Difference between revisions of "Percale"
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== Description == | == 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 | + | 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 == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Revision as of 09:54, 20 October 2020
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.)
Additional Images
Unbleached percale sheeting
Percale sheeting
