Nap Fitted Sheet

The Nap Fitted Sheet is 100% extra-long staple cotton in a percale weave, with a 225 thread count. It is garment-washed and dyed using non-toxic dyes, which gives it a crisp, lived-in finish from the first use. MATTEO designed and manufactures it in Los Angeles.

Yes. Thread count is not the defining measure of percale quality; yarn weight and weave density are. Nap uses 40's single-strand yarn in both the warp and weft, woven at 40 threads per centimeter in each direction, a construction the Italians call "quattro-quaranta" or "4-by-40." The result is a balanced, durable weave that grows softer with every wash rather than thinning out.

Nap is MATTEO's best-selling hotel fabric. The "quattro-quaranta" percale construction, full-perimeter elastic band encased in a high-density stitch, and flat felled seams tacked at each corner are the same specifications used in hotel applications where sheets are washed repeatedly and expected to hold their shape and strength for years. The white Nap Fitted Sheet is a direct match for the hotel-quality white percale sheets used in luxury accommodations.

The Nap Fitted Sheet is available in Twin (39 x 75 x 16 in), Twin XL, Full (54 x 75 x 16 in), Queen (60 x 80 x 16 in), Cal King (72 x 84 x 16 in), and King (78 x 80 x 16 in). All sizes have a 16-inch pocket depth, which accommodates most standard and pillow-top mattresses.

Wash in lukewarm water with a gentle detergent and a cool rinse, separating lights and darks. Do not overload the machine, as the extra-long staple cotton fibers can be damaged by crowding. Tumble dry on low heat and remove promptly to reduce wrinkling. Bleach is safe on white cotton only; avoid any whitening agents, including chlorine bleach and benzoyl peroxide, on garment-dyed colors, as the reactive dyes are not resistant to them.

Nap is dyed exclusively with non-toxic, reactive dyes and garment-washed before it ships, so it arrives free of the residual sizing chemicals that often irritate sensitive skin on unwashed bedding. The 100% extra-long staple cotton percale construction produces a smooth, breathable surface without synthetic fiber content. Washing in a gentle detergent from the first use maintains both the finish and the dye integrity.

The elastic band runs the full perimeter of the fitted sheet and is encased in the bottom seam with a high-density stitch, so it retains its grip through repeated washing. Corners are finished with flat felled seams tacked at the top, which reinforces the areas that take the most stress. The extra-long staple cotton construction means the fabric itself does not pill or degrade the way shorter-fiber cotton does.

Yes, and it works well. The crisp percale hand of Nap pairs naturally with the textured surface of MATTEO's Vintage Linen flat sheets or pillowcases for a layered bed with contrasting texture. Because both fabrics are garment-washed and use the same non-toxic dye process, colorways across MATTEO's cotton and linen collections are designed to coordinate. You can also shop the Nap Sheet Set to start with a matched set.