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percale

 

[ pษ™rหˆkeษชl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bedding fabric

Percale is a type of closely woven fabric, typically made from cotton or a cotton blend. It is known for its matte finish and crisp texture, which make it ideal for sheets and other bedding items. Percale is breathable and lightweight, providing a comfortable sleeping experience. It usually has a thread count of 180 or higher, offering durability and softness over time. The fabric's smoothness and strength make it a popular choice for high-quality bed linens and household textiles.

Synonyms

bed linen, cotton fabric, textile

Examples of usage

  • I prefer percale sheets for my bed.
  • The hotel uses percale for its linens.
  • She bought percale pillowcases for added comfort.

Translations

Translations of the word "percale" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น percal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเฅเค•เฅ‡เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Percale

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ percale

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะบะฐะปะตะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ perkal

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒผใ‚ซใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท percale

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ percal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท perkal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํผ์นผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูŠุฑูƒุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ perkal

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ perkal

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŒนๅกๅฐ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ perkal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ perkal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะตั€ะบะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ”แƒ แƒ™แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ perkal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ percal

Etymology

The word 'percale' originates from the Persian word 'pargฤla', which referred to a type of finely woven cotton fabric. The term made its way into French as 'percal', a name given to the fabric that was then popularized in Europe during the 19th century, particularly in the realms of clothing and home textiles. Percale fabric rose to prominence as the Industrial Revolution allowed for the mass production of textiles, making high-quality fabrics more accessible. It became particularly popular for bedding due to its durability and breathable qualities, leading to its widespread use in hotels and households alike. Over time, 'percale' has come to primarily refer to a specific weave type rather than just the fabric composition, thus distinguishing it from other cotton fabrics.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,140, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.