The word, "Percale" refers to a specially woven fabric that is very often woven for sheet sets and other bed linens, and occasionally shirts too. This is the fabric used to manufacture most bed linens. Other different types of woven fabrics are flannel and sateen. The orgin of the word percale comes from the Persian word "pargalah."
Percale can be either 100% cotton or also a blend of cotton and polyester. The word "percale" refers to the way the fabric is woven together and has nothing to do with the materials used. The weight of the fabric is medium and washes very well. It can be white, dyed, or printed upon. Percale sheeting is one of the the finest available, made of combed yarns and has a thread count of around 200TC. Carded percale sheeting has a thread count of around 180 and has a soft, silk-like feel. Percale was first made in New Bedford's Wamsutta Mills in 1876. Wamsutta is still a very popular brand in today's world of bedding.
This article was published on Saturday 25 October, 2008.
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