
Bed Sheet Buying Guide
Both linen and cotton make excellent bedding fabrics and share quite a few similarities — most notably their water-absorbent qualities and that refreshing, airy feeling. But there are quite a few differences as well, and being aware of them can make it easier for you to choose between the two.


PERCALE SHEETS Percale sheets are made from tightly woven cotton, polyester, or silk. These sheets vary from traditional sheets because of its “percale” style of weave. They also tend to be very durable, and leave a luxurious feel on the skin.
The bed linen feel
Although terms can vary slightly, the main types of bed linen are outlined below.


Wholesale hospital T130 percale bed sheet
Sateen:Sateen is another common weave style, using a three or four yarn over, one yarn under weave. This means the fabric is usually thicker and more tightly woven than percale — often with a higher thread count, too. Sateen is known for its lustrous sheen, soft and smooth feel, and beautiful drape. It also tends to be warmer than percale, due to being thicker.
