Percale

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Man's waiscoat
MFA#: 53.220

Description

A closely-woven, smooth finished Cotton fabric. Percale is used for sheets, dresses and shirts. The lightweight fabric has a higher yarn count than Calico, more sizing than Muslin and less gloss than Cambric. It is often used used for sheets, dresses and shirts.

Synonyms and Related Terms

percal (Esp.)

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