Percale stalenstaal (Cream)

Having read so much about the difference between percale and sateen, I was curious to feel the tight one-over-one-under weave for myself. This swatch definitely has that crisp, matte hand feel described, almost like a quality dress shirt. It's perfect for deciding if I want to commit to a full set o

The garment-washed finish gives it a softness you don't expect from something described as percale, and the matte weave feels truly crisp against the skin. Slightly thinner than I pictured, but that's probably the point for a swatch.

I was hesitant to order a swatch, but the fabric’s crispness is exactly as described—that one-over-one-under weave feels genuinely cool and matte to the touch. Only wish the swatch were a bit larger to test against my sheets, but it does the job for confirming the shade.