Nap Flat Sheet

The Nap Flat Sheet is 100% extra-long staple cotton, woven in a percale weave with a 225 thread count. MATTEO uses the finest 40's single-strand yarn, structured in what Italian weavers call a "quattro-quaranta" or "4-by-40" construction: 40 threads per centimeter in both the warp and the weft. That balanced, sturdy weave is why Nap has been MATTEO's best-selling hotel percale fabric for years.

Yes. Thread count alone does not determine quality; fiber length and weave structure do. The Nap Flat Sheet uses extra-long staple cotton in a precisely engineered percale weave, which produces a crisp, durable hand that grows softer with every wash. Many hotel-grade percale sheets fall in the 200-300 thread count range specifically because a tighter, balanced weave outperforms inflated thread counts on cheap, short-staple fiber.

Nap was developed as a hotel fabric and is used in that context because the percale weave gives it the same crisp finish as a lightly-starched white dress shirt, a texture associated with well-maintained hotel linen. The "quattro-quaranta" construction produces a balanced, sturdy cloth that holds up through heavy commercial laundering cycles without losing its hand. For home use, that durability translates to a flat sheet that can remain a staple in your linen closet for many years.

The Nap Flat Sheet is available in Twin (79 x 106 in / 201 x 269 cm), Queen (100 x 111 in / 254 x 282 cm), and King (118 x 111 in / 300 x 282 cm). MATTEO recommends using a King flat sheet for a California King bed and a Queen flat sheet for a Full bed. All sizes are finished with a 2-inch hem.

Wash the Nap Flat Sheet in lukewarm water with a gentle detergent and a cool rinse, separating light and dark colors. Do not overload the machine, as this puts stress on the extra-long staple cotton fibers. Tumble dry on low heat and remove promptly to limit wrinkling; line drying gives the best results. If you prefer a crisp look, press while slightly damp using the Lightweight Cotton or Medium iron setting.

Bleach is safe only on white Nap flat sheets. For any garment-dyed colorway, avoid bleach entirely, along with products containing chlorine, alpha hydroxy acids, or benzoyl peroxide; these agents break down the reactive dyes used in MATTEO's garment-dyeing process. If you want to learn more about how MATTEO's garment-dyeing works, visit the garment-dyeing page.

The Nap Flat Sheet is garment-washed and dyed using non-toxic dyes, which makes it a sound choice for those who are particular about what touches their skin during sleep. Extra-long staple cotton in a percale weave also lacks the rough surface texture that can irritate sensitive skin, and the fabric continues to soften with each wash cycle. MATTEO does not use chlorine bleach or harsh chemical finishes in the production of garment-dyed Nap pieces.

Both the Nap and the Tru Flat Sheet are 100% cotton percale, but they differ in weight and hand. Nap uses a 225 thread count "quattro-quaranta" weave that prioritizes a crisp, structured finish with hotel-grade durability. The Tru Flat Sheet has its own distinct weave specification suited to customers who prefer a slightly different drape. If you want to compare the fabrics before committing, MATTEO offers fabric swatches for custom and comparison purposes.