What is the difference between percale&sateen sheets?
When selecting bedding, we usually choose sheets by weave pattern, thread count, feel and durability. Most people select either percale if they like crisper sheets or sateen sheets if they prefer a softer feel.Weave PatternWeave pattern refers to the way warp, vertical threads and weft, horizontal threads cross each other. Percale and sateen sheets are defined by their weave patterns.Thread CountA standard thread count is 200 threads woven per inch. The higher the thread count, the softer and more durable the sheet.Percale SheetsPercale sheets have a basketweave pattern. The warp and weft threads cross each other one time. Expensive sheets are 100 percent cotton. Other percale sheets are 50 percent cotton and 50 percent polyester.Percale CharacteristicsAll-cotton percale sheets are strong and crisp. The basketweave construction gives maximum airflow and makes them cool to sleep on in the summer.Sateen SheetsSateen sheets have a weave pattern in which one vertical thread is woven for ev
