Is percale better than sateen for hot sleepers?

Percale is a plain, tight weave with a matte, crisp finish and good airflow, so it suits warm sleepers. Sateen has a smoother, heavier sheen and tends to sleep warmer.

What comes in the queen set?

A queen set includes one fitted sheet, one flat sheet and two pillowcases. The fitted sheet has elastic all around.

How should I wash them?

Machine wash cold with like colors and tumble dry low. Remove promptly to limit wrinkles, and skip fabric softener, which coats the cotton.

Do they soften over time?

Yes, cotton percale softens gradually with repeated washing. Expect the first few washes to feel the crispest.

When is the best time to buy?

Brooklinen discounts these sets during seasonal sales and sitewide promotions. A price near the low end of its recent range is a good buy; full price is not.

Brooklinen Classic Percale Sheets

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$229.00at Amazon, last seen Oct 31

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Our take on the Brooklinen Classic Percale Sheets

The Brooklinen Classic Percale Sheets are a queen-size set of 100% cotton percale bedding in solid white. Percale is a tight, plain weave that gives a matte, crisp finish and a cool hand, which is why it is often chosen for warm sleepers. The set includes a fitted sheet, flat sheet and two pillowcases. Pricing moves with sales; the queen set has sold around $130 to $170 depending on the promotion, so a price near the low end of that band is the one to watch for.

Best forHot sleepers who want a cool, crisp feelBuyers who prefer matte cotton over sateen shineGuest rooms and everyday white beddingShoppers who want a full set, not pieces

Pros

Crisp, cool percale hand
Breathable for warm rooms
100% cotton, machine washable
Full queen set with two pillowcases
Classic solid white suits most bedrooms

Cons

Percale wrinkles and needs smoothing or ironing

Brooklinen Classic Percale Sheets prices at every store

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Brooklinen Classic Percale Sheets price history

Lowest price we've seen: $229.00 on Oct 31 at Amazon. Tracked across 1 store since Oct 31.

What reviewers say

Owners generally describe the sheets as crisp and breathable, which matches the percale promise. A lab test reported that this set did not perform as well as other Brooklinen styles, so expectations should be set accordingly.

Pros

Crisp feel
Breathable in warm rooms
Clean white look

Cons

Lab performance below other Brooklinen styles
Wrinkling out of the wash

Reviews

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Questions and answers

Is percale better than sateen for hot sleepers?: Percale is a plain, tight weave with a matte, crisp finish and good airflow, so it suits warm sleepers. Sateen has a smoother, heavier sheen and tends to sleep warmer.
What comes in the queen set?: A queen set includes one fitted sheet, one flat sheet and two pillowcases. The fitted sheet has elastic all around.
How should I wash them?: Machine wash cold with like colors and tumble dry low. Remove promptly to limit wrinkles, and skip fabric softener, which coats the cotton.
Do they soften over time?: Yes, cotton percale softens gradually with repeated washing. Expect the first few washes to feel the crispest.
When is the best time to buy?: Brooklinen discounts these sets during seasonal sales and sitewide promotions. A price near the low end of its recent range is a good buy; full price is not.