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.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-004222 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Textile production |
| Translations | German: Perkal; Spanish: percal; French: percale |
Record as JSON
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"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"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/percale/"
}
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