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percale

American

[per-keyl] / pərˈkeɪl /

noun

a closely woven, smooth-finished, plain or printed cotton cloth, used for bed sheets, clothing, etc.

percale British

/ -ˈkɑːl, pəˈkeɪl /

noun

a close-textured woven cotton fabric, plain or printed, used esp for sheets

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Etymology

Origin of percale

1615–25; < French < Persian pargāla rag; replacing percalla < Persian

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But what I really splurged on were my percale sheets, matching duvet cover, and the most cloud-like comforter imaginable to make the place where I lay my head at night the happiest place to be.

From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2022

Kaye likes the classic choice, percale, which she says has “more of a cool hand feel.”

From Washington Post ● Nov. 2, 2021

Our percale is made from 100% long-staple Egyptian cotton and is garment-washed for a soft texture and casual appearance.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 12, 2020

Flaws but not dealbreakers: Some people find L.L.Bean’s percale set rough.

From Slate ● Sep. 21, 2018

She buys mismatched teaspoons, percale pillowcases, colored candles, soaps on ropes.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri

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