Percale sheets can typically be machine washed and dried. However, they're prone to wrinkling, so owners may prefer to iron them for maximum crispness.

What is the difference between cotton and cotton percale?

Percale is the different way that the threads in the fabric are woven. ... This means that sheets made from this material are durable. The difference between the two terms is that one refers to the actual material, that is, cotton. Percale is the style or design of weaving that makes the material strong.

Does cotton percale need ironing?

"Percale" actually refers to the fabric's weave; it is a flat weave that makes sheets particularly crisp. That, coupled with a high thread count and top-quality cotton, is your best to achieve soft bedsheets without having to iron them.