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Cotton Sheets

ALL YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

Percale is a one-over, one-under weave with a crisp, cool, lightly textured hand — like a freshly pressed shirt. Sateen uses a four-over, one-under weave that brings more threads to the surface, producing a smooth, silky drape with a slight sheen. Percale sleeps cooler and breathes more; sateen feels softer and traps a little more warmth. Hot sleepers usually prefer percale; cold sleepers and shoppers who prioritize a silky feel usually prefer sateen.