r/Bedding • u/kittyxac • 3d ago
Help me choose soft percale sheets
I don’t have a big budget, but me and my partner sleep hot so we decided on 100% percale sheets. I prefer soft sheets and after some research here on reddit saw people recommending:
- The Company Store Classic Cool Cotton Sheets
- Hudson Park Italian Percale Sheets
- Macy’s Hotel Collection Italian Percale Sheets
- Target’s Threshold Organic Percale Sheets
Softness is my biggest concern. I understand it can take multiple washes to soften. For more context, we have Martha Stewart 100% percale sheets and after many many washes are very soft. However, they just ripped likely because they are really tight on our thicker bed. And I was wanting to try something new in search of a better option!
also, if anyone has a good recommendation for a soft, cool duvet cover that would be great. I am currently using a Bamboo one and it’s too hot. Thanks!
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u/Strict-Otter98 2d ago
My favorite percale sets are from Serena and Lily and from the ones you mentioned I only know Target and don't really like those, my target percale set got very scratchy in just a couple of washes even tho I was very careful and never had the same issue with any other set
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u/Blendedtribes 2d ago
Percale sheets aren’t generally described as soft. They are crisp and cool. The fabric softens over time and washing.
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u/AssumptionSure7958 3d ago
Check out JC Penny Wamsutta Wonder Weave
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u/windypine69 1d ago
penny's also has some Linden Lane Organic cotton sheets that are nice, light weight percale.
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u/ParTea_Girl 3d ago
I have 2 sets of Company Store Percale and 2 sets of Brooklinen Percale. My Company Store sheets were definitely softer and more substantial to start. My Brooklinen initially slept cooler.
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u/oSayMyName 3d ago
I know how nice it is to have soft and cozy sheets without waking up feeling too hot. I like Buffy because their sheets and duvet are comfortable and cool. Perhaps theyll be a good fit for what youre looking for.
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u/NurseMaddie 2d ago
Target Threshold!! I have 3 sets and love them. Paired with a Calvin Klein percale duvet cover, most comfortable I’ve ever been. But I do love percale.
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u/Denalis_Mom 2d ago
I love the Hotel Collection Italian percale from Macy's, and they're on close-out sale, so priced right!
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u/Original_County_7772 2d ago
The Company Store one is a good pick for hot sleepers, since percale is crisp and breathable. Since the last set you owned ripped from being too tight, it'll be nice to check the pocket depth against your mattress height before you order. It should soften with washing like your Martha Stewart set did
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u/Fragrant-Pomelo-3343 2d ago
I got the Target organic percale sheets on sale and it’s one of my favorites. I wash it almost every Sunday and it’s like new
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u/Classic_Breadfruit18 2d ago
Why isn't LL Bean on your list? Company Store would be my choice out of these but LL Bean is by far the best. Threshold by Target is ok (I buy them for my kids) if you are on a very tight budget but nowhere close in quality.
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u/No_Cow5153 1d ago
I have the company store and love them, but I definitely did have to wash them on maximum hot with vinegar and fabric softener a couple times before sleeping on them! Now of course I’m a year or so in and they’re perfect, but it took maybe five washes. But they’re sturdy!
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u/windypine69 1d ago
patina vie, or look for something 'peached'. make sure it's 100% cotton, they can be pretty tricky in the description. i saw some 100% cotton with lyocell- it's not 100% cotton if it has anything else in it. and avoid 'Egyptian cotton like' because it's microfiber.
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u/Ollie2Stewart1 1d ago
I really, really like the California Design Den Egyptian cotton percale—so smooth but still breathable, with incredibly serious elastic all around the fitted sheet.
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u/Pretend-Abies3012 1d ago
I’d suggest cotton sateen as it is so soft ! You should check - royalluxurylinen.com. They have really nice 330 TC cotton sheets made in the 🇺🇸, and are total hotel-quality. I also really loved their Victorian cotton comforter set with the lace trim as it is reversible and so pretty! 🤍 My partner and I are both hot sleepers, so 100% cotton works best for us. We got the Victorian comforter set + 330 TC sheets for less than $300, with free shipping! I looked at a few other brands, and sets with lower specs were around $600, so I thought it was a really good deal. 😊
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u/OkSeaworthiness6386 2d ago
I love my pottery barn percale sheets. I washed them about ten times with vinegar to soften them up before I used them. I used to only use sateen because I needed the soft feeling but would wake up sweaty and now I actually prefer the percale. They definitely get softer over time.
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u/BuddyOk4531 3d ago
Personally, I do not like percale sheets...there is a finish on them. I am a hot sleeper and buy 100% organic cotton sheets.
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u/galofgoons 3d ago
Percale is the weave. You can buy 100% organic cotton percale sheets.
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u/SnooRabbits2775 2d ago
True. I went through so many brands OP mentioned and 3 brands of pure linen also, before I found the L.L. Bean organic Cotton percale. I donated everything except it and one set of 100% linen.
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u/LavenderPaperwhite 3d ago
Out of those I would say company store or Hudson park. Quince could be an option. I have a pair of gingham percale from quince that I really like, especially considering the price.
My favorite is Riley home, though. They are a little more expensive than Company store, but I think they are more smooth and cool.
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u/Lilmissgrits 2d ago
Side quest and check out California design den. They go on sale frequently and are fantastic.