February 7, 2011

Cotton percale vs. Cotton satin

Mrs.Me's bed linens are produced from the superior and long staple Egyptian cotton, which grows exclusively on the banks of the Nile.

Mrs.Me uses a 500 thread count Egyptian cotton.
Because of the weave and fineness of this fabric it is called "cotton percale". Percale is a closely woven plain-weave fabric, firm and smooth yet without a gloss, which washes very well. Percale fabric is cool and crisp and has a real feel of rustling sheets.

Mrs.Me also uses a 300 thread count Egyptian cotton satin.
Satin has a sheen and soft feel through the use of a different structure in the weaving process. The satin structure places the most threads on the surface, making it extremely soft.
Satin is a weave that typically has a more glossy and smooth surface and therefor this fabric is very easy to iron.

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