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Percale

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-004222

A closely woven, plain-weave cotton fabric with a smooth, crisp finish, known for its durability and breathability. It is made from carded or combed yarns and has a matte appearance. To be classified as percale, the fabric must have a thread count of at least 180 threads per square inch, with higher-quality versions exceeding 200.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-004222
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectTextile production
TranslationsGerman: Perkal; Spanish: percal; French: percale
Record as JSON
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  "term": "Percale",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A closely woven, plain-weave cotton fabric with a smooth, crisp finish, known for its durability and breathability. It is made from carded or combed yarns and has a matte appearance. To be classified as percale, the fabric must have a thread count of at least 180 threads per square inch, with higher-quality versions exceeding 200.",
  "subject": "Textile production",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Perkal",
    "es": "percal",
    "fr": "percale"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/percale/"
}

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