Question 1

What sizes do percale pillow shams come in?

Accepted Answer

Standard (20" × 26"), King (20" × 36"), and Euro (26" × 26"). Sold in pairs. Use Euro shams as the back layer for a fuller bed silhouette, with Standard or King in front.

Question 2

How do pillow shams differ from pillowcases?

Accepted Answer

Shams are decorative pillow covers — typically with a flange or finished edge — designed to be displayed on the bed during the day rather than slept on. Pillowcases are functional, with an open end, sized for sleeping pillows. Most beds use both.

Question 3

What does percale weave feel like?

Accepted Answer

Percale is a one-over, one-under weave with a crisp, cool, lightly textured hand — like a freshly pressed shirt. Air moves through the weave easily, which is why percale sleeps cooler than denser weaves like sateen. The matte finish develops a soft-washed feel after a few wash cycles.

Question 4

Are these percale pieces organic cotton?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Quince percale uses GOTS-certified organic cotton — grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers and audited at every stage from farm to finished textile. The certification chain means the cotton on your bed has fewer residual chemicals than conventional cotton.

Question 5

How should I wash percale bedding?

Accepted Answer

Machine wash cold or warm on a gentle cycle with mild detergent. Skip fabric softener — it coats the cotton fibers and reduces breathability. Tumble dry on low. Long-staple cotton percale softens with use; the crisp hand-feel gives way to a soft-washed feel after a few cycles.

Question 6

What does OEKO-TEX certified mean for percale bedding?

Accepted Answer

OEKO-TEX Standard 100 is a third-party certification confirming the textile has been tested for harmful substances — including residual chemicals from dyes, finishes, and processing — and meets limits well below standard regulatory thresholds. It is the most widely recognized chemical-safety certification for bedding.

Question 7

What other categories should I shop with sham sets?

Accepted Answer

Explore our Organic Cotton Duvet Covers, Stripe Duvet Covers, Flannel Sham Sets, Linen Sham Sets, Sateen Sham Sets, Alpaca Wool Throws, White Quilts & Comforters and Bamboo Sham Sets Collection collections.

Sham Sets

Ivory Organic Crisp Percale Sham Set

Navy Organic Crisp Percale Gingham Sham Set

White/Rose Organic Crisp Percale Scallop Sham Set

White/Dusty Olive Organic Crisp Percale Embellished Sham Set

Dove Organic Crisp Percale Sham Set

Pine Organic Crisp Percale Sham Set

White Organic Crisp Percale Sham Set

White/Dried Sage Organic Crisp Percale Scallop Sham Set

White/Toffee Organic Crisp Percale Double Stripe Sham Set

Blue Garden Organic Crisp Percale Floral Sham Set

Olive Organic Crisp Percale Gingham Sham Set

White/Mineral Organic Crisp Percale Double Stripe Sham Set

White/Mineral Organic Crisp Percale Scallop Sham Set