Cotton Percale Bed Sheet Set vs Cotton Percale Duvet Cover Set

Buy the Nautica cotton percale sheet set if you want a complete bed in one box: flat sheet, fully elasticized fitted sheet and pillowcases, in sizes from Twin to California King. Buy the cotton duvet cover set if you already have a duvet or comforter and want a washable, zip-closed cover with eight corner ties. The sheet set is the simpler buy for a bare mattress; the duvet cover is the better fit for people who sleep under a duvet and want to change its look. Owners of percale sheets praise the crisp, cool feel; garment-washed percale covers are softer out of the bag but wrinkle more.

• Choose the Nautica sheet set if you need a full matching set for a bare mattress and want a fitted sheet that stays put.
• Choose the cotton duvet cover set if you already own a duvet or comforter and want a protective, washable cover with secure corner ties.