Mattresses
Percale vs. Sateen Sheets: What’s the Difference?
When it comes to bedsheets, most of us make our choices by habit. High thread count might sound like the metric for the best sheets, but there's a much subtler player in the game of dreamy bedding experiences: the fabric weave.
Percale sheet sets boast a one-over, one-under weave that is tight, simple, and offers a crisp, cool handfeel. Conversely, sateen weaves place more thread on the surface, fewer underneath, which imparts a smooth, luminous finish with a buttery softness that's hard to resist.