Photo: Michael Hession Most cotton sheets are made in one of two weave patterns: percale or sateen. The different weaves affect the weight and feel of the fabric; choosing between them is a ...

Within cotton, you’ll see percale and sateen sheets, terms that refer to the weave of the cotton, which determines the feel of the bedding. Then there’s linen (which is made of flax), bamboo ...

Think of a basket: ‘over-under-over-under’. That is percale, and it typically has a matte finish. Similarly, sateen is also a type of weave, primarily used in Bamboo and Cotton. It is a ...

Like sheets, duvet covers come in a range of fabrics. But the most common material is cotton (whether in a percale or sateen weave) or linen. That doesn’t mean, however, that your bedding has to ...

Brooklinen is less expensive overall. You can buy the classic starter set in Queen a size with a fitted sheet and two ...

Sateen sheets bring a touch of opulence to any bedroom decor, combining elegance and fashion. Constructed wholly from cotton, the unique weave pattern ... breathable than percale sheets, which ...

For cotton sheets, percale refers to a weave where one thread is woven with another in a tight grid pattern. The fabric is light and airy, generally a more breathable option for summer.