noun
percale
per-KAYL/pərˈkeɪl/
Closely woven cotton fabric used especially for sheets.
The magnifying glass reveals the tight, even weave of the cotton percale sheet.
Etymology
French percale named a closely, firmly woven fabric; that tight weave remains central to the modern meaning. The word’s deeper origin is uncertain.
In context
the percale weave is going to be less dense of a weave too than some of the others that you might find
More examples
- These percale sheets feel cool against my skin.
- The store sells white percale by the yard.
- I prefer percale to heavier fabrics for summer bedding.
Forms
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