If you’ve ever thought a fabric felt like a sheet, you might have had your hands on percale. The exact definition will help you be sure:
Percale
A cotton or a cotton/poly blend fabric, percale is a balancedplain weave with a smooth hand and no luster. It can be limp to relatively crisp depending on the finish. It is finer and has a higher thread count than muslin.
Uses: Sheets, shirts, dresses, children’s clothing, pajamas
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©Vintage Fashion Guild - Text by Margaret Wilds/denisebrain, photo by Hoyt Carter
Right now I have a lightweight poly/cotton blend percale tent dress from the late 1960s or early 70s—so summery!
