Heavyweight Percale Pillowcases - White
Includes: 2 x 100% cotton percale pillowcases
Remember slipping into bed when you were a kid? The way the sheets rustled and your feet felt a little cold at first but soon you were tucked in and cosy and warm. Those were the best sheets.
Well, these are it! We’ve taken the best aspects of the cool, crisp and sturdy percale of decades past and created a modern take on a tried-and-true classic. Specially woven just for us, using top quality thicker yarn and lower thread count in a simple, timeless percale weave - tight and durable, not stretchy or drapey, and won't fluff up or pill.
The result? Heirloom-quality percale pillowcases which are cool and crisp, the kind that snap when you fold them. A little bit stiff, and yes, a bit wrinkly but oh, so wonderfully smooth and comfortable.
Made from 100% good quality long-staple GOTS certified organic cotton fabric, and with Oeko-Tex certification you can be sure you’re sleeping without harmful chemicals.
They will only get softer and smoother with use, so you can enjoy better sleep for years to come.
Product Details
Our Heavyweight percale is perfect if you like your sheets cool and crisp with a little bit of weight.
✓ 100% long-staple combed cotton
✓ Percale weave for breathability and matte finish
✓ 240 threads per 10cm2, 190/in2
✓ 155 g/m2 (most percales are 100-110g/m2)
✓ GOTS organic fabric, Oeko-Tex certified
✓ Single pick, single ply construction
✓ Softens with use without pilling
✓ Made in India
What To Expect
What to expect:
- Classic crisp, smooth and durable sheets - the way sheets used to be.
- Wrinkling.
Yes, 100% cotton sheets will wrinkle - that's how you know it's real cotton. We do not blend with synthetics, or apply "easy care" treatments which often use harmful, formaldehyde-based chemicals. This was common in the past - we chose to prioritise comfort and a healthy sleep instead, and the wrinkles reduce with use. See our Care Guide for tips on how to minimise wrinkling.
What not to expect:
- Very thick sheets.
Percale is generally lightweight. We made ours thicker and heavier, the way percale used to be - so if your ideal sheet is cool, crisp and smooth with a bit of weight, you're in the right place. If thickness is your primary criterion, you'll be better served by low thread count muslin-weave sheets or a high thread count sateen. Learn about percale. - Silky softness.
Percale is crisp, not soft, and is known for having a 'break in' period. It softens over time but retains a crisp, structured feel, like a button up shirt.
Care
Wash your good sheets before first use to remove any dust and residues and to help shrink them down to their final size.
Machine wash separately in cool to warm water with a small quantity of good quality detergent. Line dry in shade or tumble dry on low heat.
For longevity, avoid fabric softeners, chlorine bleach and high heat.
Wrinkling
Percale does wrinkle - a small price to pay for comfort! Wrinkling will subside with use. Iron if desired, or spritz with some water and smooth out by hand.
We do not blend our cotton with synthetics or use harmful chemicals like formaldehyde to reduce wrinkling. See our full Care Guide.
Shrinkage
All cotton shrinks after washing, especially in hot water. Shrinkage of up to 2% is expected - but don't worry! We oversize our sheets to account for this to ensure a good fit.
Shipping and Returns
All orders dispatched within 1-2 business days.
AUSTRALIA
Free Standard Shipping on all Australian orders over $100.
$10 flat rate for orders under $100. Express Shipping available.
Expected delivery time:
VIC, NSW, ACT, QLD, SA, TAS - 4-7 business days
WA, NT - 7-11 business days
NEW ZEALAND
Orders over AUD $250 - Free Standard International (8-12 business days)
Orders under AUD $250 - Standard International flat rate AUD $15 (8-12 business days)
USA AND CANADA
Standard International flat rate AUD $50 (8-27 business days)
Please note Canadian orders may incur additional import duties and taxes.
Shipping to the USA is currently suspended. We expect to resume by June / July 2026.
RETURNS
Easy 30 day exchanges or returns on full priced items, just email us at hello@thegoodsheet.com.au.
Choose options
Heavyweight Percale
Feels like: good old-fashioned cool, crisp and sturdy cotton percale.
Heirloom-quality percale sheets which are cool and crisp, the kind that snap when you fold them. A little bit stiff, and yes, a bit wrinkly but oh, so wonderfully smooth and comfortable.
Stay-Put Pillowcases
Thicker, Stronger Yarn
GOTS & OEKO-TEX® Standards
Why choose our percale?
155 GSM PERCALE
The heaviest percale on the Australian market. Crisp, cool, durable and made the way percale used to be - before the industry shifted to lighter, cheaper weaves.
CERTIFIED CLEAN
GOTS certified organic cotton fabric and Oeko-Tex certified. No harmful chemicals, no shortcuts - because you spend a third of your life in sheets.
MADE TO LAST
Heavyweight fabric means your sheets get better with every wash, not thinner. Designed for people who buy once and buy well.
Classic crisp, firm, smooth and durable sheets which soften with use.
We designed our sheets to bring back the classic, sturdy percale of decades past. But there is one area where we depart from the past - we don't blend our cotton with synthetics, or use "easy care" treatments which often use harmful, formaldehyde-based chemicals. We chose comfort and a healthy sleep instead, and the wrinkles reduce with use.
Need help?
Frequently Asked Questions
Our sheets have the signature feel of classic percale - crisp, smooth, and cool to the touch. Rather than silky or drapey, they offer a fresh, breathable finish often associated with traditional hotel bedding.
Our quality cotton percale fabric relaxes with washing and use, becoming more comfortable over time while retaining its structured, breathable character rather than turning silky or limp. Thicker yarns give it structure and durability for comfort which lasts.
Our fitted sheets are designed to suit modern mattress depths. Single, King Single and Double come in a 40cm depth, Queen and King in 40 or 50cm depth, and Super King in 50cm. We recommend measuring your mattress height (including any topper) to ensure the right fit - your fitted sheet wall needs to be at least 8cm greater than the height of your mattress.
All cotton fabrics experience a small amount of natural shrinkage after the first few washes. Our sheets are intentionally sized to allow for this, so they achieve their intended fit once laundered.
To minimise excessive shrinkage, we recommend washing in cool to warm water and avoiding high heat in the dryer.
“Heavyweight” is used in the context of percale. Compared to most modern percale fabrics, ours are woven with thicker yarns to create a more substantial, structured feel while remaining breathable and crisp.
They are heavier than typical percale, but not heavy in the traditional sense of dense or bulky fabrics.
If you’re unsure whether the fabric will suit your preference, we recommend ordering a swatch or starting with a set of pillowcases to experience the feel before committing to a full set.
We accept returns on full-priced items within 30 days of delivery, provided they are unused and in original condition. Sale items are excluded. See our full Returns Policy for details.
You can visit our comprehensive FAQ page for more information.
If you’d prefer to speak with us directly, please don’t hesitate to get in touch - we’re always happy to help.
Email us at hello@thegoodsheet.com.au
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