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What is Percale Cotton and What is Sateen?
Cotton has long been the favorite fabric for sheets, curtains, and home textiles. Soft, breathable, and durable, cotton offers a comfort that is hard to find elsewhere. But did you know not all cotton fabrics are the same? From the fresh and cool percale to the silky texture of cotton sateen, each type of cotton has its own character.
In this guide, you will learn about the most well-known types of cotton fabrics you might encounter, so you can choose the one that best suits your home—whether it’s for sheets, quilts, or towels.
✔️Percale: Cool and Fresh
If you like the feeling of fresh and "crispy" dense sheets on summer nights, percale is for you. Percale is not a type of cotton, but a specific weave: simple and dense, with at least 180 threads per inch.
Why choose percale
- Allows skin to breathe and is cool
- Has a smooth texture, like freshly ironed cotton
- Durable over time and withstands many washes without damage
- Ideal for those who feel hot at night
✔️Cotton Sateen: Silky Feel
Cotton sateen has a shiny surface on one side, thanks to a special weave that creates more "loaded" threads on the surface.
Advantages:
- Soft and comfortable without needing special washing before use
- Extremely lightweight
- Reduces shrinkage in the wash and avoids surprises after the first wash
- Has a warm, casual aesthetic that makes your home feel welcoming
✔️Jacquard Cotton: Texture and Style
Jacquard is a weaving technique that creates embossed, complex patterns directly in the fabric, without printing them.
What sets it apart?
- Adds volume and texture that gives character to the home
- Unique designs, from flowers to geometric patterns
- Ideal for curtains, upholstery, and decorative fabrics you want to stand out
✔️Egyptian Cotton: Ultimate Quality
Egyptian cotton is grown in the Nile Valley and is famous for its long and fine fibers that create an exceptionally soft and durable fabric.
Advantages:
- Silky soft and extremely comfortable
- Durable and resistant to wear and pilling
- Breathable—ideal for warm nights
✔️Organic Cotton: Pure and Friendly
If you care about the environment and your health, organic cotton is the best choice. It is grown without chemicals, promoting sustainability.
Advantages
- Environmentally friendly and healthier for the skin
- Soft and durable like conventional cotton
- Ideal for those who want a more “pure” home
✔️Cotton Flannel: Warm Embrace
Flannel is a cotton fabric that has been brushed, creating a soft and warm texture.
Why choose it
- Retains warmth, ideal for the cold
- Soft and comfortable to the touch
- Adds a sense of warmth and comfort to your home
✔️Find the Ideal Cotton for You
Cotton is the fabric that adapts to every style and need. From cool percale to silky sateen and warm flannel, each type of cotton has its own unique character.
