How to properly care for cotton percale bedding

Cotton percale bedding offers comfort, durability, and elegance. It’s soft, breathable, and perfect year-round, but even the strongest fabrics need proper care. This guide explains how to wash, dry, iron, and store percale bedding so it stays fresh and cozy.

What is Percale?
Percale is a weave pattern where threads cross one over, one under. This gives the fabric a matte finish, cool feel, and high durability.

Washing

• Temperature: Cool water (30–40 °C / 86–104 °F). Hot water weakens fibers, cold may not clean well.

• Detergent: Gentle liquid detergent, half the usual amount.

• Avoid fabric softeners and chlorine bleach.

• Refresh whites with vinegar or baking soda.

Drying

• Best dried naturally in the shade.

• Avoid tumble dryers – heat can damage fibers.

• Turn the fabric for even drying.

Ironing

• Iron rarely.

• If needed, iron while slightly damp on low heat.

Stain Removal

• Treat stains quickly.

• Mild stains: detergent; stubborn stains: specialist cleaners (e.g., “Pink Stuff”), tested first on a hidden area.

Washing Frequency

• Every 7–10 days.

• Extend intervals by avoiding food in bed and keeping bedding clean.

Storage

• Store in a dry place, away from sunlight.

• Avoid plastic or cardboard boxes.

• Use cotton bags or shelves.

Why Choose Quality?
High-quality, tightly woven percale lasts longer and becomes softer with each wash.

Savashome tip: Choose premium percale bedding from our collection – long-lasting, shape-retaining, and colorfast.