Percale is the way it's woven. Egyptian cotton can be made into percale sheets, along with any other fiber. I would say Egyptian cotton percale is probably the most popular sheet on here, but linen also shows up frequently. Linen is made from the fibers of a plant called flax, if you didn't know. People also like bamboo and tencel. If percale isn't your jam there's also sateen, which is softer and shiner, not crisp like percale. Jersey is also popular, especially with people who have beds that move. And there's jacquard, which is similar to sateen but will have designs woven into the fabric, usually stripes or a floral design. I'm sure there are others to, but those are the main ones that show up here it seems. Answer from unintendedcumulus on reddit.com
The Strategist
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5 Best Egyptian-Cotton Sheets 2025 | The Strategist
September 7, 2025 - They’re expensive, but Matouk’s Luca Satin Stitch sheets are among the nicest I’ve ever come across. Made of 500-thread-count Egyptian cotton in a tight and crisp percale weave, the fabric feels incredibly smooth, lightweight, airy, and ...
Reddit
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r/Bedding on Reddit: Why is Reddit so hooked on percale cotton sheets?
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I get the idea of natural fibers and that percale is more durable because of the weave, but why is that the only cotton people ever recommend? Am I missing something? Whatever happened to like Egyptian cotton?
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Percale is the way it's woven. Egyptian cotton can be made into percale sheets, along with any other fiber. I would say Egyptian cotton percale is probably the most popular sheet on here, but linen also shows up frequently. Linen is made from the fibers of a plant called flax, if you didn't know. People also like bamboo and tencel. If percale isn't your jam there's also sateen, which is softer and shiner, not crisp like percale. Jersey is also popular, especially with people who have beds that move. And there's jacquard, which is similar to sateen but will have designs woven into the fabric, usually stripes or a floral design. I'm sure there are others to, but those are the main ones that show up here it seems.
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You’re talking about 2 different things. Percale is the weave process and Egyptian cotton is the raw material. Since summer is around the corner, percale is going to be popular because of the breathability of the fabric. Percale is a cross-stitch 1 over 1 and the other popular weave is sateen (heavier and warmer) which is a 3 over 1 weave.
What is better, 300tc Percale or 800tc Long Staple Egyptian Cotton?
Percale is a weave style, while long staple Egyptian cotton is a fabric type. Percale sheets are often made of long staple Egyptian cotton. Thread count is often just marketing talk imo. It doesn’t necessarily say anything about the actual feel or quality of the sheets. More on reddit.com
Best percale cotton sheets?
What ballpark pricerange are you looking at? There are low-range, mid-range, and higher-range prices/brands that are usually available and depending on how much you want to spend usually correlates with the quality of the sheets. Let me know and I'll do my best to point you in the right direction, but the phrase 'you get what you pay for' really does apply when it comes to bedding, I'm afraid :( More on reddit.com
Percale Cotton or Linen Sheets?
I got LL Bean Pima cotton percale sheets, so far I love them. I’m also having the same question about a duvet cover though…. Linen or percale? I’m going to monitor this thread for updates lol More on reddit.com
Looking for long staple cotton Percale sheets
LL bean sheets have treated me well. I try to avoid any product that relies on social media and influencers for advertising (Brooklynin, for example). More on reddit.com
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King of Cotton
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PERCALE VS EGYPTIAN COTTON – King of Cotton
February 8, 2024 - The cotton cannot grow under different climatical conditions. Percale is the different way that the threads in the fabric are woven. The warp and weft in the fabric are done in such a way that the threads form a checkerboard pattern.
Skylark+Owl Canada
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100% Egyptian Cotton Sheets Canada
Carefully crafted in Portugal, our 100% Egyptian Cotton Essential Percale Bedding Collection provides a sheen, matte finish with unmatched softness. Perfect for all type of sleepers. ... Our Refined Collection Sateen is made of 100% Egyptian cotton and woven in Israel with the utmost intention, the 400-thread count sheets are constructed specifically for comfort.
Amazon
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Sweave 100% Egyptian Cotton Percale Weave Queen Size Sheet Set - Luxurious 400 Thread Count, Breathable, Hypoallergenic, Cool, Crisp, Double Elastic - Oeko-TEX Certified - Softer After Every Wash : Amazon.ca: Home
Luxurious Egyptian Cotton: Our Sweave percale sheets queen size are made from 100% Egyptian cotton, which is the highest quality cotton in the world. The extra-long staple length of this cotton makes it more durable and gives it a softer feel than other types of cotton.
Macys
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Percale Bed Sheets & Pillowcases - Macy's
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L.L.Bean Canada
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Premium Egyptian Percale Sheet Collection | Sheets | L.L.Bean Canada
Premium Egyptian Percale Sheet Collection
I loved them because they were heavy, old-fashioned, cotton sheets that wore like iron and are still, after 9 yrs, are in good condition except for the top sheet hem and pillowcase hems fraying for the last 2 yrs. I bought a new set only to discover they are now ultra thin and don’t fit my 13.5” mattress as advertised. These 100% Egyptian cotton sheets from L.L.
Price $355.00
Sleep Country Canada
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Egyptian Cotton Sheet Set | Cotton Sheets | Sleep Country
Egyptian Cotton Sheet Set
The Egyptian 500 thread count sheet set is the perfect match when looking for softness, low maintenancy and durability. These 100% Egyptian Cotton sheets will deliver exceptional comfort for years to come.
Made with 100% Egyptian cotton sateen.
500 thread count.
Made with a 4'' hem finish on the top sheet and the pillow cases.
Fits up to 15 inches.
The set is machine washable and dryable for easy care.
Twin and Twin XL sets include one fitted sheet, one top sheet and one pillow case.
Full, Queen and King sets include one fitted sheet, one top sheet and two pillow cases.
Price $186.75
Costco
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Peacock Alley
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Egyptian Cotton Bed Sheet Set | Peacock Alley
Nile Egyptian Cotton Sheet Set
Crafted from the finest certified 100% Egyptian cotton percale, our Nile sheeting is designed to be a staple in your home. Sheets that are luxuriously soft right out of the package, cool to the touch and create an easy, sophisticated look.Available in a flat sheets, fitted sheets, pillowcases and as a sheet set.100% Egyptian cotton300 Thread count percale sheetingAntimicrobial finishFlat sheet and pillowcases feature a corded detail at the hem - both have a 4" cuffMade in PortugalSets Include: 1 flat sheet, 1 fitted sheet, 2 coordinating pillowcasesDimensionsFlat SheetsFull/Queen Flat - 96" x
Price US$495.00
Simons
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Sheets & Pillowcases | Bedding | Simons Maison
For a wide selection of colours and patterns, choose our 200-thread-count percale sheets. For soft and breathable comfort, choose natural fibres such as linen, organic cotton or Egyptian cotton. For a silky texture, treat yourself to our bamboo rayon sheets. Finally, for a dose of comfort during ...