percale
noun
per·cale
(ˌ)pər-ˈkāl 
ˈpər-ˌkāl;
(ˌ)pər-ˈkal
: a fine closely woven cotton cloth variously finished for clothing, sheeting, and industrial uses
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The reversible duvet cover is made from 100 percent organic cotton and has a honeycomb texture on one side and a smooth cotton percale finish on the other.
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Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Cotton doesn’t have the immediate silky feel of microfiber and percale can feel crisp at first.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Enjoy a crisp, cool-to-the-touch feel with this percale sheet set.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2026
The end result is a crisp, cool percale that’s especially perfect for summertime, but will serve you well year-round.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
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Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Cotton doesn’t have the immediate silky feel of microfiber and percale can feel crisp at first.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Enjoy a crisp, cool-to-the-touch feel with this percale sheet set.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2026
The end result is a crisp, cool percale that’s especially perfect for summertime, but will serve you well year-round.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for percale
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“Percale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/percale. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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percale
noun
per·cale
(ˌ)pər-ˈkā(ə)l
ˈpər-ˌkā(ə)l
ˈpər-ˌkā(ə)l
(ˌ)pər-ˈkal
: a fine closely woven cotton cloth used especially to make sheets and pillowcases
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