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