Why choose cotton percale over other materials for your bed linen?

What is cotton percale? A little reminder.

Contrary to what one might believe, cotton percale refers to a weaving technique and not a material in itself. You are probably wondering why it is considered one of the strong elements of high-end bed linen ? The answer is simple. The quality of a fabric lies largely in its weave. And cotton percale is one of the noblest weaves for household linen . We are talking here about a plain weave weave, that is to say that the threads intertwine above and below. The tighter and denser the weave, the more it will characterize the excellence and resistance of the material. If you are interested in more technical details, we will let you slide on our first article on the subject, right here

We say yes to the naturalness of cotton sheets

One of the first advantages of cotton percale is its composition. As its name suggests, no synthetic or artificial fibers, only natural! You can find some made from polyester for example, but we will then simply talk about percale . Cotton is an ideal material for percale , because the fibers must be long enough, which is its case. Another plus that makes us want to choose cotton percale sheets is its anti-allergenic property. This material is pleasant on your skin and will not attack it. Finally, cotton percale is "magical" thanks to its body-regulating power. And we know that the body seeks to cool down when falling asleep.

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Yes to the longevity of cotton percale sheets

One of the first criteria to take into account here for a good percale , is the quality of its raw material. A good cotton will bring the softness and resistance of the fabric. Bed linen is regularly changed, whether due to wear or simply for a question of taste. Know that cotton percale bed linen guarantees you a longevity superior to other materials. Thanks to the extreme density of cotton percale , pilling is avoided. On the contrary, your percale duvet cover will become softer and softer wash after wash, if that is not magic! So ensure a bed set that you will keep for a long time and that will only improve with time (like many good things in life after all).

And yes to the aesthetics of cotton percale sheets

It is obvious that the visual aspect is a very important criterion when choosing our purchases. If you are looking for a duvet cover of superior quality both in terms of its appearance and its practicality, cotton percale is an incomparable asset in the field. Are you a fan of a matte appearance? Cotton percale is made for you!

So what do you think of this noble material that is cotton percale ? For our part, you will have understood, we are fans and think we can promise you that you will soon no longer be able to do without its unparalleled softness! We invite you to discover our cotton percale bed linen Les pensionnaires.