Percale
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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 printed in dark colors.
Synonyms and Related Terms
percal (Esp.)
Additional Images
Unbleached percale sheeting
Percale sheeting
