Cotton percale is a luxurious fabric with a wonderfully fresh feel. It is delightfully soft and smooth, breathes well and is therefore one of our favourite fabrics for the bedroom. Especially in the summer! Wondering exactly what cotton percale is? Here we explain it for you!
Cotton percale, what is it?
Percale is made from 100% cotton and therefore has all the wonderful qualities of cotton: it breathes well and absorbs moisture. The difference with 'normal' cotton is the number of threads (the thread count) that is used. Cotton percale has a higher thread count and uses a finer yarn and therefore feels softer, smoother and more pleasant against the skin. It may only be called percale if the thread count is higher than 200. The higher the thread count, the more beautiful, softer and smoother the fabric.
Cotton satin: our favourite fabric for on the bed! This wonderfully soft cotton is ideal for sleeping under because it is soft, smooth and breathable at the same time. Cool in the summer and warm in the winter. In short, it is the ideal bedding! But what actually is cotton satin? Here we explain it to you!
Cotton satin, not to be confused with...
Cotton satin is often confused with polyester satin, the shiny, smooth fabric. Satin, however, says nothing about the material, instead it is about the weave. Cotton satin is made from 100% natural cotton and therefore has all the wonderful qualities of cotton: it is breathable and moisture-absorbent. A cotton satin duvet cover set feels much softer and smoother than a 'normal' cotton duvet cover set due to the special 'satin weave'. Moreover, the colours on cotton satin will remain beautiful for far longer.
