Sheets & Pillowcases

Percale Sheets: Percale sheets tend to be lighter in weight, cooler and more breathable. They tend to have that white-button-down-shirt kind of feel. Because of their cool-crispness and breathability, percale sheets are usually better suited to the warmer months when sleepers are trying to stay fresh and stave off those night sweats. 

Sateen Sheets: Sateen sheets bear a smoother finish that gives them their signature sheen. They look and feel silky to the touch, and tend to have a lustrous drape that lies a bit heavier on your body. Instead of a cool-crispness, sateen sheets offer a slick, silky smoothness. A sateen weave does produce a thicker, less breathable sheet than a percale weave does, making sateen sheets well-suited to the cooler months. They aren’t quite as warm and cozy as flannel, but sateen sheets tend to be heavier and warmer than percale sheets. 

Flannel Sheets: The brushed surface of flannel sheets helps the sheets trap air and body heat, while still allowing your skin to breathe. Compared to fleece or other man-made fibers, flannel sheets will keep you warm, but they won't cause you to wake up overly hot and sweaty.