Soft, Airy Percale Cotton Sheets
Cotton percale sheets give 100% natural cotton a crisp, matte finish and a fresh, light hand feel that softens with washing. Our percale comes in Egyptian cotton and organic cotton lines — browse our best cotton percale sheets to compare them. Our Egyptian Cotton Percale and Organic Cotton Percale have earned the Good Housekeeping Seal.
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Crisp & Cool Percale
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Soft & Breathable
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Deep Pockets
- Cotton percale sheets — crisp, matte and lightweight with a fresh, just-made feel
- 100% natural cotton — no petroleum-based synthetic fibers, no polyester, no microfiber
- Deep-pocket fitted sheets with elastic all around
- Breathable one-over-one-under construction — suits sleepers who prefer a crisp, structured feel
- Egyptian Cotton Percale and Organic Cotton Percale have earned the Good Housekeeping Seal, with a 2-year, $2,000 limited warranty from Good Housekeeping
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Signature Egyptian Cotton Percale Sheet Set
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Signature Egyptian Cotton Percale Sheet Set
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Signature Egyptian Cotton Percale Sheet Set
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Signature Egyptian Cotton Percale Sheet Set
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Signature Egyptian Cotton Percale Sheet Set
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Signature Egyptian Cotton Percale Sheet Set
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Signature Egyptian Cotton Percale Sheet Set
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Natural Organic Cotton Percale Sheet Set
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Natural Organic Cotton Percale Sheet Set
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Natural Organic Cotton Percale Sheet Set
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Natural Organic Cotton Percale Sheet Set
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Natural Organic Cotton Percale Sheet Set
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Natural Organic Cotton Percale Sheet Set
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Natural Organic Cotton Percale Sheet Set
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Natural Organic Cotton Percale Sheet Set
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Natural Organic Cotton Percale Sheet Set
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Natural Organic Cotton Percale Sheet Set
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Natural Organic Cotton Percale Sheet Set
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Natural Organic Cotton Percale Sheet Set
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Natural Organic Cotton Percale Sheet Set
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Natural Organic Cotton Percale Sheet Set
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Natural Organic Percale Cotton Fitted Sheet - 2-Pack
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Natural Organic Cotton Percale Fitted Sheet
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Natural Organic Cotton Percale Fitted Sheet
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Natural Organic Cotton Percale Fitted Sheet
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Natural Organic Cotton Percale Fitted Sheet
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Natural Organic Cotton Percale Sheet Set
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Natural Organic Cotton Percale Sheet Set
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FAQs
What do cotton percale sheets feel like?
What do cotton percale sheets feel like?
Crisp, structured, lightweight and matte — like a well-pressed dress shirt against your skin. Cotton percale sheets soften with washing while keeping their crispness.
Are cotton percale sheets a good fit for sleepers who like a fresh feel?
Are cotton percale sheets a good fit for sleepers who like a fresh feel?
Yes. The one-over-one-under weave is breathable, and percale cotton sheets suit sleepers who prefer a fresh, crisp feel rather than a smooth, silky one.
What thread count are 100 cotton percale sheets?
What thread count are 100 cotton percale sheets?
Percale is defined by its weave construction. Egyptian Cotton Percale and Organic Cotton Percale are sold by weave and fiber rather than thread count.
Do cotton percale bed sheets wrinkle?
Do cotton percale bed sheets wrinkle?
Percale has a crisp, structured character that shows creases more easily than a drapey weave, and it relaxes with wear and washing.
What is the difference between organic and Egyptian cotton percale sheets?
What is the difference between organic and Egyptian cotton percale sheets?
Both share the crisp percale feel. Organic cotton percale sheets are Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Certified Organic Cotton Percale Sheet Sets. Egyptian cotton percale uses extra-long staple fiber certified with the Gold Seal by the Cotton Egypt Association.
How does percale compare to sateen in feel?
How does percale compare to sateen in feel?
Percale is one-over-one-under: crisp, matte, breathable. Sateen has a smooth, drapey feel with a subtle sheen. Both are 100% cotton, and the choice is the texture you prefer.
What sizes are organic percale cotton sheets and Egyptian percale available in?
What sizes are organic percale cotton sheets and Egyptian percale available in?
Organic cotton percale sheets: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King and Cal King. Egyptian cotton percale: Full, Queen, King and Cal King only — not Twin or Twin XL.
Are cotton percale sheets tested for safety?
Are cotton percale sheets tested for safety?
Egyptian Cotton Percale is tested for harmful substances to OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100. Organic Cotton Percale is a GOTS Certified Organic Cotton Percale Sheet Set.
What makes California Design Den cotton percale sheets different?
What makes California Design Den cotton percale sheets different?
Most of our cotton percale sheets are made in our own family-owned facility and sold direct. Egyptian and organic cotton percale have earned the Good Housekeeping Seal.
Percale Sheets Designed for a Crisp, Comfortable Feel
What Cotton Percale Bed Sheets Feel Like: Fresh, Not Silky
A percale weave is defined by its construction — one thread over, one thread under, in a tight, balanced pattern. That structure produces a sheet with a matte finish and no sheen, and a crisp, structured hand feel rather than a drapey one. The texture most people reach for a word to describe lands on "fresh" — like a well-pressed dress shirt. Percale also rewards patience. It softens with every wash cycle while keeping its signature crispness, so the sheet feels broken-in and clean at once. Wondering whether percale cotton sheets are right for you? Read our guide on are percale sheets good for a full honest breakdown.
100 Cotton Percale Sheets — Choosing Your Line
Both percale lines share the same weave character — crisp, matte, breathable. The choice is fiber.
| Egyptian Cotton Percale | Organic Cotton Percale | |
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| Fiber | Extra-long staple Egyptian cotton, certified with the Gold Seal by the Cotton Egypt Association | Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Certified Organic Cotton Percale Sheet Set |
| Feel | Crisp, matte, breathable | Crisp, clean, airy |
| Weight | Lightweight — not thick | Lightweight and airy — not thick |
| Who it suits | Sleepers who want extra-long staple fiber | Sleepers who want a certified organic product |
| Good Housekeeping Seal | Earned | Earned |
Cotton percale sheets in Egyptian cotton
Extra-long staple Egyptian cotton in a percale construction: crisp, matte and breathable. Certified with the Gold Seal by the Cotton Egypt Association — authenticating genuine Egyptian-grown cotton through DNA testing and supply chain verification — and tested for harmful substances to OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100. Available in Full, Queen, King and Cal King only. Browse our best cotton percale sheets to compare options across the full range.
Organic cotton percale sheets
Our Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Certified Organic Cotton Percale Sheet Set pairs the crispness of the percale weave with a certified organic product.
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Both are 100 percent cotton percale sheets with the same crisp, matte hand feel. If a certified organic product matters to you, organic percale cotton sheets are the line. If you want extra-long staple Egyptian fiber, Egyptian Cotton Percale is the choice.
Organic Cotton Percale Sheets and All Sizes — Construction
Organic cotton percale sheets are available in Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King and Cal King — with 15" deep pockets on Full, Queen, King and Cal King; 14" on Twin and Twin XL. Egyptian cotton percale is available in Full, Queen, King and Cal King only — with 16" deep pockets on Queen, King and Cal King; 15" on Full. Every size ships with elastic all around. Shopping for a specific bed? Go straight to cotton percale sheets queen, cut for the queen fitted size of 60" W x 80" L. For the widest standard bed, see cotton percale sheets king.
Cotton Percale vs Sateen — Two Different Feels
Percale and sateen are the two classic cotton weaves — neither is better, they feel different. Cotton percale bed sheets are crisp, matte and lightweight. Sateen is smooth, drapey and subtly luminous. If your hand keeps reaching for silky rather than fresh, our cotton sateen range is a separate collection with its own feel. For a detailed side-by-side breakdown, read our guide on the difference between cotton and percale sheets before deciding.
Tested and Backed, Not Just Described
Our Egyptian Cotton Percale and organic cotton percale sheets have earned the Good Housekeeping Seal, evaluated by the Good Housekeeping Institute, and are backed by a 2-year, $2,000 limited warranty from Good Housekeeping. Egyptian Cotton Percale is tested for harmful substances to OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100. Organic Cotton Percale is a Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Certified Organic Cotton Percale Sheet Set.
Why California Design Den
Here is what stands behind our cotton percale sheets: Egyptian Cotton Percale and Organic Cotton Percale have both earned the Good Housekeeping Seal.
Crafted for calm. Priced with honesty. California Design Den is a family-owned bedding brand. Our cotton bedding is 100% natural cotton — no petroleum-based synthetic fibers, no polyester, no microfiber. We're trusted by 8 million+ sleepers, with 100,000+ reviews and a 4.5–4.6 star average. Most of our cotton sheets are made in our family-owned facility, so there are no middlemen and no markup. That's why the price makes sense.