Egyptian cotton bedding for your home: what’s the difference between satin and percale?

Egyptian cotton is globally recognized as the highest quality long-staple cotton. Historically, this cotton originated from Egypt, and only 1% of the world's cotton is grown in Egypt, in the Nile Delta, where the best climate conditions for growing cotton plants exist – the ideal temperature, extremely high humidity, and fertile soil. Satin and percale fabrics are woven from 100% Egyptian cotton fiber.

Egyptian Cotton

Today, unfortunately, “Egyptian” cotton can be grown all over the world. Although the "Egyptian Cotton Association" strives to protect the name of Egyptian cotton and limit its use for cotton grown outside of Egypt, manufacturers still use this term to boost sales. In some bedding, only a few threads of Egyptian cotton are used, and the bedding is described as “made from Egyptian cotton.”

Weaving Cotton - Satin and Percale

Weaving is the process of fabric production from threads on looms, where the threads are interlaced in a specific order. It is the interlacing pattern of the threads that determines the fabric's appearance, texture, and properties. Bedding is sewn from different woven cotton: percale, satin (also called silk satin), flannel, and other cotton fabrics.

Luxurious satin and percale bedding, made from 100% cotton, is of high quality and long-lasting. Satin bedding is perfect for those who enjoy soft touches and a captivating shine, while percale offers a crisp, light, and breathable matte finish.

Satin Bedding. This bedding is pleasant to the touch, soft, and shiny. Cotton satin is cheaper than silk but retains its color better and lasts longer. Satin bedding is heavier, making it ideal for those who often feel cold at night.

Satin bedding is easy to care for, it washes well, and the fabric dries quickly. Even after many washes, satin bedding won't fade, remaining soft and glossy.

It is important to ensure that the satin is made from 100% cotton. Polyester fiber blends will strengthen the fabric and extend its lifespan, but it will absorb moisture less effectively and over time, small balls will form on the surface.

Percale Bedding. Bedding made from dense, durable, but soft plain weave fabric will last for many years. Soft, crisp, but very smooth percale bedding is perfect for those who prefer to sleep cooler and tend to sweat more at night. This bedding is indispensable on hot summer nights because of its lightness and breathability.

Premium bedding manufacturers further treat percale using stonewashed technology. This technique not only softens the bedding but also gives it comfort and simplicity.

Before purchasing percale bedding, ask the manufacturers what kind of percale it is. Based on the price, you can often judge whether it is a blend of 50% cotton and 50% synthetic material, or 100% cotton.

Percale Bedding SAMANŲ PIEVA

Sleep experts and comfort specialists at “Lonas” take another step and introduce natural, top-quality bedding for your better and more comfortable sleep. The SAMANŲ PIEVA percale bedding is made in Lithuania from 100% cotton, grown and hand-harvested specifically in Egypt, and woven in Italy. The natural, skin-friendly percale bedding, softened fabric, SAMANŲ PIEVA - moss green tranquility, comfort, and durability for your bedroom for many years.

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