Percale Sheets
If you want bed sheets that are comfortable against your skin, long lasting and smooth then you are making a great choice with percale sheets. Percale is particularly durable and unlike other sheets, those made from this material will not start to pill after a few washes. Percale bedding is easy to iron smooth and it stays smooth and unwrinkled on the bed. That’s why it is the type of bed sheet favored by hotels and the hospitality industry in general as well as those homeowners who know about quality bedding.
What is Percale?
In case you don’t know, percale is not a fabric itself but a particular weave which can be used with different types of fabric. It is where the threads are woven very tightly and each individual thread in one direction crosses over an individual thread in the other, giving bedding made in this way a remarkably smooth appearance and feel. This means you can have percale cotton sheets or polycotton sheets or a cotton and linen blend and percale with other materials such as silk (although this is rare).
Don’t Confuse Percale with High Thread Count
Usually percale sheets have a high thread count of 200 or more but you may find higher thread counts, where the weave is not so tight nor the sheets so smooth. That is because the thread count is the count of the total threads in each direction per square inch. You may find with some high thread count sheets that in one or other direction three threads will be twisted together and woven with one or more in the other direction. The fabric will be heavier than that used in a percale sheet but the fabric will feel rough to the touch in comparison. If you want luxury bedding, look for high end percale sheets not just high thread counts.
Percale sheets: multiple sizes and colors on Amazon
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You Won’t Always Find Percale on the Packaging
Because manufacturers know that buyers are looking for high thread counts as a sign of quality sheets, you are likely to find percale sheet sets where the thread count is emphasized but not the weave. You may even have to look for “cotton woven with single-ply yarns” in the description as is the case with these good value percale bed sheets on the left.
Egyptian Cotton Percale Sheets
Is it worth paying more for percale cotton sheets from Egypt? The jury is out on this. The cotton growing region in Egypt is quite small and of course all the cotton has to be imported so this makes it expensive. The main thing about Egyptian cotton is that it uses cotton with long fibers (known as staples) giving a smoother finer finish. The truth is that you can get the same long fibers from cotton grown in the US – Supima and Pima cotton has the same good qualities and is usually cheaper.
Fitted or Flat?
If you want a smooth finish to your bed, it is important that the bottom sheet fits well. My answer to that is to buy an over large percale flat sheet for the bed and then use hospital corners well tucked in to give a smooth bottom sheet which does not move. I hate struggling with those elasticated corners. I really do. And I love the way I can have a neat stack of beautifully smooth percale flat sheets in the linen cabinet. If you’d rather buy percale fitted sheets, make sure that they are large enough to fit your mattress in all dimensions including the depth – buy extra deep fitted sheets (usually called deep pocker percale sheets) if necessary. (You will definitely need these if you have a mattress larger than 10 inches deep) and also that they are made of a fabric that will not shrink, and affect the sizing.
Sometimes you have to put up with percale fitted bottom sheets because most sheet sets, no matter what fabric they are made from come with a flat and a fitted sheet. If I was very tempted by a percale sheet set like that I would end up buying two and giving away an expensive but unloved percale fitted sheet to a friend. But that is probably just me!
Percale sheets: See the range available on Amazon
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Colors and Styles
Most quality sheets, percale or not, are made in pale solid colors such as white, cream, oyster or pale blue. You can actually find sheets in every color of the rainbow and in many designs but with most of the brightly colored sheets you find for both kids and adults, the quality is not the best and percale is not so easy to find – most cheap kids bedding is around the 40 thread count mark. The sheets with percale weave on the left are some of the few you can get in great colors so they are well worth a look. If you have the budget for high end designer bedding ensembles, you will often find percale sheets included, but if that kind of expense is not in your budget you are better to buy solid colored sheets made from percale to have next to your skin and then buy a more colorful quilt or bedspread to add life to your room. Comfort is everything when you spend a third of your life in bed.
Are Percale Sheets Expensive?
Of course, percale cost a little more than poor quality sheets but it is well worth it for the difference in cost. In any case, you can usually find discount percale sheets on sale so there is no need to miss out. If you are looking to buy percale sheets you will find a good selection HERE on Amazon often with great discounts and free shipping.
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Star Wars Bedding
It’s no wonder that Star Wars is so popular with six movies, enjoyed by young and old alike worldwide and countless spin off TV shows, comic characters, clothing, figures, toys and other products. Star wars bedding is a great starting point if your child wants a Star Wars theme to their bedroom. You will find everything from Star Wars comforter sets to a whole bed in a bag incorporating everything from bed skirts to sheets. The bedding itself is colorful and distinctive and is especially attractive to kids (and even grown ups), who love the whole idea of outer space and adventure as well as those who just love the movies.
Choosing Star Wars kids bedding might seem easy but you will find such an array of possibilities that it might prove more difficult than you might think especially as there are items depicting the characters from the original Star Wars trilogy such as Darth Vader pillows and more Star Wars bedding sets incorporating the characters from spin offs such as Clone Wars. If the bedding is for a child, who has strong opinions, you can ask them which of the Star Wars bedding ensembles they like as they probably have an idea in their head about the characters they prefer and how they want their bed to look.
Also, if you want to design a great bedroom your child will love, don’t stop at the bedding. You can create a whole Star Wars bedroom theme quite easily, as you will find the Star Wars characters on everything from lamp shades to curtains and rugs as well as toothbrush holders, wall stickers and clocks.
Try and match the style of the bedding to that of the other accessories to create a coherent design to the room and remember that a little goes a long way. If you have bought a Star Wars bedding ensemble then try not to add too much with the same theme. For a more sophisticated bedroom for an older child, you might decide to use a Star wars poster in a proper frame and plain walls along with the bedding to keep things simple. Action figures on shelving are a great addition for a younger child. Although too many Star Wars items will tend to look a bit overdone, if that is what your child wants you can give in to their requests as much as you like and can afford. You are probably not trying to win any design awards, you just want to create a room they will love.
Another reason to keep things simple is, if you are on a tight budget. In that case, just buy a few key pieces. You probably don’t need a Star Wars bed skirt for example. Something in plain colors will do fine.
Here are some ideas of current Star Wars bedding on sale at reasonable prices so that you can see the type and range of styles on offer. Most of the items here are available at a discount and with often with low cost or free shipping but if you don’t see exactly what you want you’ll find many more options here.
 Star Wars Saga Comforter (Click Image for Details) |
These Star Wars Saga comforters are available in two sizes : twin and full. They are machine washable, reversible and 55% cotton. Movie buffs will appreciate the original Star Wars characters on the bedding – just how a Star Wars bedding comforter should be. Click here for details. |
 Star Wars Clone Wars Sheet Set (Click Image for Details) |
These Star Wars sheets are the perfect start for your Star Wars bed. The set consists of a fitted sheet, flat sheet and pillow case. Both twin and full size Star Wars bedding sets are available in this design. Click here for details.
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The blue and black design in this Star Wars comforter is particularly distinctive illustrating the final lightsaber battle between Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker framed on either side by solid blue and Jedi lettering (which also appears on the reverse). 60% cotton. Matching items Star Wars bedding for kids available. Click here for more information.
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 Star Wars Twin Comforter (Click Image for Details) |
 Star Wars The Clone Wars Bedding Set Twin Size Bed in a Bag (Click Image for Details) |
This Star Wars Clone Wars bed in a bag includes a comforter, fitted sheet, flat sheet and pillow case all decorated in the popular Clone Wars design. Click here for more details of this and additional Star Wars Clone Wars bedding sets.
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The perfect finishing touch for your Star Wars bed – a Yoda Pillow from the popular Clone Wars series. Click here for details.
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 Star Wars Clone Wars Twin Bedding Set Yoda Jedi Comforter and Sheets (Click Image for Details) |
This Star Wars Clone Wars bedding is particularly colorful for your child’s room. This Star Wars twin bed set includes a comforter, sheets and pillow case so you have all you need to make a great looking bed. Click here for more information.
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Disney Princess Bedding
When you are looking for Disney Princess bedding, you will be faced with a host of bedding ensembles and bedroom accessories featuring a whole line-up of Disney princesses from many of the Disney movies not just one. That means you will have quite a choice in princesses. To date, they include Cinderella, Snow White, Aurora, Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Pocahontas, Mulan, and Tiana, so you have princesses from a number of different nationalities to delight any little girl. In 2010, Rapunzel will join them from the movie Tangled.
If you are looking for a number of bedding items, take care to make sure the pieces match. If your Disney Princess quilt features a different princess from the Disney Princess bedding set you already own, the bed will look a bit uncoordinated, despite them both featuring a Disney princess or three.
It’s probably best to go with the latest princesses if you can, to get the most choice in items which work well together, so see if your daughter would like that bedding first. If you are buying Disney Princess toddler bedding for a young child, the characters from the latest film or two are likely to be the only ones she recognizes anyway.
Try and resist the temptation to buy too much with the same theme as kids’ tastes change remarkably fast and you’ll be redecorating before you know it with the latest craze. If you have invested heavily in the Disney Princess bed theme with matching curtains, lamp shade and rug, plus stickers on the wall it will be an expensive change in taste.
Meanwhile there’s no harm in having fun choosing one or two items to give your kids a room that will be a source of delight now. Probably the best idea is to look for Disney Princess bedding sets which include most of what you need to decorate the bed and try to keep the rest of the room in matching colors but minus the characters.
Below you’ll find a selection of bedding to start your Disney Princess bedroom in style. If these are not quite what you are looking for. there’s no shortage of other choices. You’ll find plenty more HERE.
 Disney Princess and the Frog Bedding Set Twin Comforter Sheets (CLICK IMAGE FOR DETAILS) |
Beautiful lilac purple Disney princess comforter set featuring Princess Tiana from the latest Princess and the Frog movie. This Disney Princess twin bedding is machine washable for easy care. Click here for details. |
 Disney Princess Rose Garden Comforter (CLICK IMAGE FOR DETAILS) |
Beautiful Rose Garden comforter featuring Sleeping Beauty (Aurora), Belle and Cinderella against a cream background on a pink striped base with a white and pink rose pattern on the reverse. Coordinates with Disney Princess pillow cases and sheets and comes in two sizes : twin and full. Click here for details.
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This Disney Princess blanket (with sleeves) is ideal for your daughter to snuggle up with on the sofa or as an extra layer to throw on the bed. Machine washable, easy care. Click here for details.
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 Disney Princesses Bedding : Throw (CLICK IMAGE FOR DETAILS) |
 Beautiful Princess Micro Raschel Blanket (CLICK IMAGE FOR DETAILS) |
Another beautifully soft Disney Princess blanket for your collection featuring princesses Aurora, Belle and Sleeping Beauty. Machine washable. Click here for details.
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Pink and white Disney Pincess sheet and pillow case set featuring a flower and castle print. This Disney sheet set coordinates with the comforter and decorative pillows from the “Elegance” range. See all these items and get further details here.
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 Disney Princess Elegance Sheet Set (CLICK IMAGE FOR DETAILS) |
 Disney Princess Patchwork Quilt, Twin or Full (CLICK IMAGE FOR DETAILS) |
A patchwork quilt featuring well loved Disney Princesses. 100% Cotton Hand Stitched. Disney Flower Blossom Pattern. Click here for details.
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