The Percale Cotton Bedding
Cool, crisp and matte, like a hotel sheet. 200 thread count cotton percale. Buy the full set or just the pieces you need, in white.
Free shipping across Canada. Arrives in 2 to 5 days.
Pick up at 290 Queen St W. Some stock in the showroom, first come, first served.
Questions? Call (416) 840 0224 and talk to a real person.
Buying a mattress too? Sheets, duvets and pillows are 20% off with a mattress. Applied automatically in your cart.
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Compare percale, sateen and linen side by side at 290 Queen St W.
Free shipping across Canada
Arrives in 2 to 5 days. Or pick up in store when it's in stock.
Honest prices, every day
No fake sales. Just 20% off bedding with a mattress.
Talk to a real person
Call (416) 840 0224. We'll tell you straight which sheet suits you.
What you get
What's in each piece
Buy the full set or just what you need. Tap a piece to choose it.
| Piece | What's included | Sizes | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet Set | Flat sheet, fitted sheet and pillowcases | Twin/Single, Double/Full, Queen, King | $99 |
| Fitted Sheet | 1 fitted sheet | Twin/Single, Double/Full, Queen, King | $49 |
| Duvet Cover | 1 duvet cover | Twin/Single, Double/Full, Queen, King | $79 |
| Pillowcase | A set of 2 pillowcases (Standard/Queen or King) | Queen, King | $29 |
Two weaves of cotton
Sateen or percale?
Both are cotton. The weave changes how they feel.
Sateen
One thread under, three or four over. More cotton on the surface gives the sheen and the silky feel.
Percale
One over, one under: a plain weave. Cool, crisp and matte.
| At a glance | Sateen | Percale |
|---|---|---|
| Weave | One thread under, three or four over. | One thread over, one under. |
| Feel | Silky, smooth and light. | Cool, crisp and airy. |
| Finish | Soft sheen. | Matte. |
| Breathability | Breathable. Ours is 300 thread count in long-staple cotton, not a dense 900. | Breathable and cool to the touch. |
| Wrinkles | Wrinkles less. Rarely needs ironing. | Wrinkles more. Often ironed. |
| Over time | The sheen softens. Can pill or snag. | Durable. Softens with every wash. |
| Care | Machine wash cold, tumble dry low. | Machine wash cold, tumble dry low. |
| Best for | A silky, smooth bed. | A cool, crisp hotel feel. |
| At Dozy | 300 thread count, long-staple Egyptian cotton. 5 colours. | 200 thread count cotton. White. |
Fibre length
Why long-staple cotton makes a better sheet
Staple is the length of each cotton fibre. Longer fibres make a softer, stronger sheet.
Long fibres spin into a finer, smoother thread with fewer loose ends. The sheet feels softer and pills less.
Cotton staple length classes
- Short
- 0.25 to 0.94"
- Medium
- 0.94 to 1.13"
- Long Ours
- 1.13 to 1.38"
- Extra-long
- over 1.38"
Staple length classes used by the USDA.
Ours: long-staple, combed cotton
Combing removes the shortest fibres before spinning, for a smoother, stronger thread.
Thread count
Thread count, explained
The biggest number on the package, and the most misunderstood.
What thread count measures
Threads per square inch, lengthwise plus crosswise. It measures how tightly a fabric is woven, not how good the cotton is.
How the number gets inflated
Some brands twist two to four fine strands into one thread, then count every strand. 250 four-ply threads become "1,000 thread count". The US Federal Trade Commission counts a plied thread as one.
Same number, different sheet: two 900 thread count sets
About $60
The cheap 900
- Thick plied threads, counted strand by strand
- Short-staple cotton with loose fibre ends
- Softness from finishes that wash out
- Heavier, warmer, pills sooner
About $900
The expensive 900
- Fine threads of long-staple cotton
- Smooth and strong from the fibre, not a finish
- Lasts much longer
Same number on the package. A very different sheet.
Why bigger isn't better
Consumer Reports found the sweet spot is about 400. Its top-scoring percale was just 280. Past that, extra threads usually mean a heavier, warmer sheet, not a better one.
Our 200 thread count percale
A plain weave feels crisp and smooth without a big number. Ours is cool, crisp and matte.
Compare
Percale, sateen or linen?
Want a cool, crisp hotel feel? Stick with cotton percale. Want silky and smooth, with fewer wrinkles? Choose cotton sateen. Sleep hot, or never want to iron? Choose flax linen.
Finish the bed
Complete the bed
What goes under your sheets, and on top.
Feel it first
Feel the fabric on Queen West
Feel sateen, percale and linen side by side. Some bedding is in stock to take home the same day.
Questions, answered
What people ask most about our cotton percale bedding.
Is 200 thread count good for percale?
Yes. A plain weave feels crisp and smooth without a high count. Consumer Reports' top-scoring percale sheets were just 280 thread count.
Is 1,000 thread count better?
Usually not. Counts that high come from twisting several fine strands into one thread and counting every strand. The sheet is heavier and warmer, not better.
What's the difference between percale and sateen?
The weave. Percale is cool, crisp and matte, like a hotel sheet. Sateen is silky, smooth and light, with a soft sheen, and wrinkles less. Switch with the weave buttons at the top of this page.
Is percale good for hot sleepers?
Yes. It's light, airy and cool to the touch. For the most breathable fabric we sell, choose flax linen.
Does percale wrinkle?
Yes, more than sateen. Many people iron it for a crisp, hotel finish.
Does percale get softer?
Yes. It starts crisp and softens with every wash.
What sizes and colours does it come in?
Sheet sets, fitted sheets and duvet covers: Twin/Single, Double/Full, Queen and King. Pillowcase sets: Standard/Queen and King. White.
How do I wash percale sheets?
Machine wash cold with mild detergent and like colours. No fabric softener or bleach. Tumble dry low. Iron if you like it crisp.
How fast is shipping?
Free across Canada, in 2 to 5 days. Some bedding is in stock at 290 Queen St W for pick-up, first come, first served. Call (416) 840 0224 to check before you visit.
Do you put bedding on sale?
No. Our prices stay the same every day. The one deal: 20% off sheets, duvets and pillows with a mattress, applied automatically in your cart.