What does percale mean in sheets?

Percale is a dense plain weave. In Türkiye it means 70–80 threads per cm² with 40/1 yarn, against 57–63 threads and usually 30/1 yarn for ranforce and poplin.

70–80 threads per cm² is roughly 180–200 TC. Turkish counts are per square centimetre; TC is per square inch.

Percale is matte, cool and crisp and suits summer bedding. Sateen is a satin weave: smoother, shinier and slightly warmer.

Does a higher thread count mean a stronger sheet?

Not always. A dense fabric with fine yarn can be softer but lighter. Read thread count together with weight.

Percale

Percale bedding fabric is available from TkanIstanbul wholesale by the roll; the company supplies home textile fabrics from Istanbul. Percale is a plain-weave cotton at 70–80 threads per cm² with 40/1 yarn, and it feels cool and crisp.

Percale is a plain-weave cotton bedding fabric. It is woven from finer yarn and more densely than ranforce and poplin (70–80 threads, Ne 40/1 yarn). It feels cool, crisp and slightly stiff, and is chosen for summer bedding and hotel sheets. Compared with sateen it is more matte and cooler. Prices are visible to members.

Typical technical values

Fabric	Weave	Threads per cm²	Typical yarn	Feel
Ranforce / poplin	Plain	57–63	30/1	Matte, durable, breathable
Percale	Dense plain	70–80	40/1	Cool, crisp, slightly stiff
Cotton sateen	Satin	82 and up	40/1 or finer	Smooth, shiny, heavier

These are common market ranges; exact values for each series are given in the quote and on the series page. More detail: Bedding fabric types: ranforce, poplin, percale and sateen

Typical uses

Summer duvet covers, sheets and pillowcases
Hotel sheets
Bedding sets with a matte, cool feel

What affects the price?

Thread count and yarn: 70–80 threads with 40/1 yarn uses more yarn than 57–63 thread ranforce.
Yarn type: at the same thread count, combed yarn usually costs more than carded or open-end yarn.
Weight and width: read thread count together with weight in g/m²; width is chosen for the finished size.
Quantity and customer group: the price is given in the quote according to order size.

Prices are visible to members; quotes are sent the same day.

Frequently asked questions

What does percale mean in sheets?: Percale is a dense plain weave. In Türkiye it means 70–80 threads per cm² with 40/1 yarn, against 57–63 threads and usually 30/1 yarn for ranforce and poplin.
What TC is percale?: 70–80 threads per cm² is roughly 180–200 TC. Turkish counts are per square centimetre; TC is per square inch.
Percale vs sateen?: Percale is matte, cool and crisp and suits summer bedding. Sateen is a satin weave: smoother, shinier and slightly warmer.
Does a higher thread count mean a stronger sheet?: Not always. A dense fabric with fine yarn can be softer but lighter. Read thread count together with weight.