The Best Percale Sheets Are Reminiscent of Luxury Hotel Bedding

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Quince Classic Organic Percale Sheet Set

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$100

Quince

For Traditional Bedrooms

Petite Plume Luxe Premium Cotton Bed Sheets

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$154

Petite Plume

The Splurge Set

Matouk Bergamo Egyptian Flat Sheet

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$445

Matouk

Out of all of the linens in the world, the best percale sheets are some of our favorites thanks to their combo of cooling comfort and a crisp feel. Percale is cotton (though always double-check the labels) and refers to the weave, which is strong and tight because of the basket pattern—one over, one under—hence why the sheets have a matte finish as opposed to shiny.

A close cousin to sateen, a percale bedding set—including pillowcases and all—aren’t super glossy, pill less than other options, and can’t be beat when it comes to a high-end look and feel. They are often likened to a well-pressed dress shirt. This high-quality bedding will get softer with each wash (just be sure to follow the care instructions and you won’t have to worry about shrinkage) so your bedding situation will only develop more of a lived-in feel over time. The world is your percale oyster, and we’re here to help guide you toward the best sheets for you. Browse every editor-reviewed and -approved set of sheets below.

For consistency, the picks in our guide reflect queen-size percale sets unless otherwise noted.

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Quince Classic Organic Percale Sheet Set

$100

Quince

AD PRO senior editor Mel Studach has tried many percale styles over the years, but vouches that her Quince sheet set skews softer than most. “Being 100% cotton, the set is also nicely breathable,” she says. “And while the crisp, smooth texture is incredibly comfortable for sleeping, I also appreciate that when I make my bed every morning, the sheets maintain their structure sans unsightly wrinkles.”

If your bedroom style leans traditional, these cotton sheets will bring a classic look to your bedding. Senior commerce editor Nashia Baker dresses her mattress with these and is a fan of their design and breathable feel. “I usually stick with sheets in solid colors, but the timeless toile print caught my eye and evoked an elegant aesthetic I wanted to try for my sleep setup,” she says. “The botanical print is like something out of a painting and has shown no signs of fading.” Between humid days and cold nights, Baker adds that the fabric is smooth to the touch and keeps her comfortable amid the ever-changing New York City weather.

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Matouk Bergamo Egyptian Flat Sheet

$445

Matouk

$445

Bloomingdale's

This is a splurge, we know. But if you are looking for higher thread count options (we’re talking 500-plus) look no further. These sheets fully won contributor Allie Weiss over with their hotel-level luxury. “I hate scratchy sheets, and breathed a sigh of relief when I slipped into these. They are both lightweight, crisp-looking, and soft to the touch—talk about a win-win,” she says. This brand also offers a variety of contrasting shams, extra monograms, and even matching duvet covers.

Another one of our favorite sheet sets on Amazon received high praise from contributor Kristi Kellogg. “If you’re looking for something breathable and cooling, you’ll love this lightweight Lane Linen set. I love the fact that it’s made of organic cotton (and also Oeko-Tex certified),” she says. Coming in at under $60, the sheet set is available in more than 20 colors, including charcoal, dusty rose, silver, navy, white, and lilac.

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Saatva Organic Percale Sheet Set

$205

Saatva

“Of all the sheets I’ve tried, these cotton percale sheets feel the most like expensive hotel sheets that I’ve come across, and the price tag certainly reflects that!” hard to beat a review like that, especially from our commerce director Rachel Fletcher, who tests a lot of bedding. These are made from long staple cotton that just gets softer with each wash.

Contributor Yelena Moroz Alpert uses these long-staple cotton sheets for her bed and loves the seasonal colors and prints. “It definitely wakes up my bedding collection which is mostly solid colors, with a few florals and stripes,” she says, adding that she owns the oyster option. “In fact, my husband is really on board with it because he likes the print and is happy not to sleep in a bed of flowers. (He thinks all floral sheets look like a shower curtain.) The more neutral oyster in ‘pebble’ looks really good too and will pair with pretty much any duvet cover I have.” Aside from the design, Alpert is also a fan of the sturdy material. As someone who has tested supima cotton that tends to micro-crease, she says the sheets stay pretty smooth out of the dryer. “The long-staple cotton is more durable than typical cotton, and I can tell that these are woven tightly,” she adds. “I don’t see a way to snag it easily or mess it up in the washing machine.”

A new addition to Naturepedic’s bedding collection, these organic percale sheets have quickly become one of Baker’s favorites. “I started sleeping on this bedding when the summer temperatures in New York City were still at their peak, and I immediately noticed their featherweight feel to keep sleepers cool in warmer climates,” she says. “They are easily the thinnest percale sheets I’ve rested on, but they aren’t so fine that they’re like a piece of paper you can see through.” This core sheet set has a light crinkle to it, even if they’re taken right out of the dryer, so Baker would recommend the bedding for a more relaxed, lived-in bedroom aesthetic.

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Boll & Branch Percale Hemmed Sheet Set

$299

Amazon

$279 $223 (20% off)

Boll & Branch

Made of long-staple cotton, the Boll & Branch site says the sheets look “smooth and structured like a crisp, button-down shirt.” We’re inclined to agree if their tester-favorite hemmed sateen sheets are any indication. The set includes a fitted sheet (that fits mattresses up to 17"), top sheet, and two pillowcases. The bedding is also available in California king sizes and the elusive split king as well. Available in eight soft or neutral colors like ivory and two striped options, there’s something for almost every low-key color preference.

As our favorite place to buy organic bedding, it’s a no-brainer for us to add Parachute’s Oeko-Tex certified percale sheets to our wishlist. The Portugal-crafted 100% long-staple Egyptian cotton fibers are defined by a crisp finish that hot sleepers are sure to love. Plus, there are several nature-inspired hues to choose from for a bohemian bedroom.

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Serena & Lily Hydrangea Percale Sheet Set

$398

Serena & Lily

Our favorite destination for coastal bedding, these floral percale sheet best sellers from Serena & Lily lend an elegant, botanical feel to your bedroom thanks to their soothing blue hue and breathable materials. The petite hydrangea print will already have you dreaming about spring and summer.

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Coyuchi Refined Organic Percale Sheet Set

$298 $194 (35% off)

Coyuchi

Here’s a quality set of crinkle cotton percale sheets (crinkle yet wrinkle-free!). This is made of 100% organic cotton in a factory that recycles 90% of its wastewater. The cotton fibers look like the linen sheets we’ve tested and loved but with the crisp and cool feel of percale that’s great for a range of climates.

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Bed Threads Organic Cotton Percale Sheet Set

$230 $184 (20% off)

Bed Threads

Bed Threads has proven to be an AD editor favorite (we love their linen sheets in particular), and while their snuggle-worthy percale sheets are the relatively new kids on the block, they check all the right boxes. They’re designed to feel extra breathable and soft thanks to their 100% organic cotton makeup and 200-thread-count percale weave. They come in five on-trend colors that offer your bedroom a refined look that’s not boring.

Instead of relying on customer reviews or lab testing, we brought the best percale sheets into our homes to get a real feel for this crisp, breathable bedding throughout the seasons. While they are some of the best cooling sheets you can shop for, they are some of the softest too.

Material: Percale sets tend to have a cool feel thanks to their crisp, moisture-wicking fabric. For the utmost quality, we recommend shopping for organic cotton percale sets with certified extra-long staple cotton. A cotton sheet set made of these quality threads is typically less prone to pilling and wear. helps We also kept an eye out for Oeko-Tex certifications to ensure the picks are sustainably made.

Pocket depth: To fit a grand mattress, we turn to cotton percale sheets with deep pockets. A good rule of thumb is to search for a fitted sheet with around a 16-inch depth so it can fit over a bed and extras like a mattress topper and protector.

Thread count: While some of our picks reach up to 500 thread counts, we opted for organic cotton sheets that leaned towards a minimum of a 200 thread count to promote temperature regulation and comfort. This lower thread count might feel weighty, but it is breathable enough to be one of the top picks for warm weather and hot sleepers.

Prices: We also included a range of price point options to fit a variety of budgets, including our favorite budget-friendly Amazon sheets. Many of the sets in our guide also come with extras like a flat sheet and even a matching duvet cover to complete your bedscape.