percale

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A fine, closely woven fabric, made from cotton, polyester or a mix of these, and used for sheets and clothing
A fine, lustrous, smooth cloth with a thread count of 180 and above
A fine cotton fabric, having a linen finish, and often printed on one side, - - used for women's and children's wear
a type of cotton cloth, used especially for making sheets (pargalah)
‑ A smooth finely combed woven sheeting with a minimum thread count of 180 threads per square inch
{i} closely woven cotton cloth used for bed sheets
A smooth, finely combed woven sheeting with a minimum of 180 threads per square inch
A medium weight, plain weave, low to medium count (180 to 250 threads per square inch) cotton-like fabric End-uses include sheets, blouses, and dresses
a fine closely woven cotton fabric
A medium-weight, plain woven printed cotton, such as 80 x 80; a staple of dress goods Most percales are made of combed yarns with a count of at least 180 threads per inch
a fine closely woven cotton cloth variously finished for clothing, sheeting, and industrial uses
A fine, lustrous, smooth cloth with a thread counts of 180 and above
a fine closely woven cotton cloth variously finished for clothing, sheeting, and industrial uses Medium weight, firm, smooth, with no gloss Warps and washes very well Made from both carded and combed yarns Comes white or can be printed Percale sheeting is the finest sheeting available, made of combed yarns and has a count of 200 - carded percale sheeting has a count of 180 It has a soft, silk-like feel T he thread count ranges usually from 180-100 First made by Wamsutta Mills
percale

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    per·cale

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    Etymology

    [ (")p&r-'kA(&)l, 'p& ] (noun.) 1840. From French percale, of uncertain origin; probably compare percaulah.
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