percale

noun

per·​cale (ˌ)pər-ˈkāl How to pronounce percale (audio)
ˈpər-ˌkāl;
(ˌ)pər-ˈkal How to pronounce percale (audio)
: a fine closely woven cotton cloth variously finished for clothing, sheeting, and industrial uses

Examples of percale in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For die-hard cotton fans, Riley's percale duvet cover is a good option for your shortlist. Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2024 These percale sheets also didn’t perform extraordinarily well in stain testing, leaving behind some visible oil and foundation marks. Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2024 Sateen sheets are generally warmer than other options like percale, Woodson says. Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2024 The cotton percale is incredibly soft, and it’s well made from the fabric to the buttons on the insert’s interior. Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 17 Jan. 2024 Just remember: Jersey sheets tend to shrink and show signs of wear faster than percale or sateen weaves. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 20 Dec. 2022 This duvet cover from L.L. Bean encapsulates really captures percale at its best. Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 17 Jan. 2024 Luxury sheets usually include the features above — natural fibers like cotton or linen, percale or sateen construction, and high-quality details like piping or a wider hem. Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2024 Each percale bedding set is made from 100-percent long-staple Egyptian cotton. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

ultimately from Persian pargāla

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of percale was in 1840

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Cite this Entry

“Percale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/percale. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

percale

noun
per·​cale (ˌ)pər-ˈkā(ə)l How to pronounce percale (audio) ˈpər-ˌkā(ə)l How to pronounce percale (audio)
(ˌ)pər-ˈkal
: a fine closely woven cotton cloth used especially to make sheets and pillowcases

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