Tru Fitted Sheet

Thread count measures how many threads are woven into one square inch of fabric. A percale uses a plain 1-over-1 weave structure, which makes very high thread counts physically difficult to achieve without using multi-ply yarns that inflate the number artificially. The Tru Fitted Sheet is woven from a single-ply 100 singles cotton yarn, giving it a verified 400 thread count percale with a light, crisp hand that holds up wash after wash. This is why MATTEO named it Tru.

Percale has a matte finish and a dry, crisp texture that many sleepers find cooler and more breathable than sateen. Sateen uses a 4-over-1 weave that produces a smoother, slightly lustrous surface but traps more heat. The Tru Fitted Sheet is 100% cotton percale, garment-washed to soften the initial crispness while keeping that clean, airy feel that makes percale a strong choice for hot sleepers or warm climates.

The Tru Fitted Sheet has 16-inch pockets and fits mattresses up to 20 inches deep comfortably. The elastic band runs the full perimeter of the sheet, not just the corners, and is encased in the bottom seam with a high-density stitch to maintain tension through repeated washing. Available sizes include Twin (39 x 75 x 16 in.), 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.).

Every Tru Fitted Sheet is garment-washed and dyed using non-toxic reactive dyes, the same process MATTEO applies across its cotton bedding line. Reactive dyes bond directly to the cotton fiber rather than sitting on the surface, which means less residual chemical contact with skin. The garment-washing step also pre-shrinks the fabric and removes finishing agents added during weaving. For care specifics, avoid whitening agents such as chlorine bleach, alpha hydroxy acids, and benzoyl peroxide on garment-dyed colors, as these break down reactive dyes.

Separate light and dark colors before washing, and avoid overloading the machine, which stresses long cotton fibers. Use a lukewarm cycle with a gentle detergent and a cool rinse. Tumble dry on low heat and remove the sheet promptly to reduce wrinkling. For garment-dyed colors, skip any products containing chlorine bleach, alpha hydroxy acids, or benzoyl peroxide. Bleach is acceptable on white cotton only. Learn more about MATTEO's garment-dyeing process.

The Tru Fitted Sheet is designed and manufactured by MATTEO in Los Angeles. MATTEO produces its cotton bedding using artisanal garment-washing and non-toxic dyeing processes at its Los Angeles studio, which is central to the brand's quality control and anti-logo positioning. For customers looking for luxury bedding made in the USA with verifiable fabrication details, the Tru line is MATTEO's highest thread count cotton percale.

The Tru Fitted Sheet is available in a range of garment-dyed colors including White, Off White, Greige, Coal, Mica, Bay, Bark, Alpine, Fig, Iris, Moon, and additional seasonal colors. Because each sheet is individually garment-dyed using reactive dyes, minor variation between dye lots is inherent to the process and part of what gives each piece a lived-in, dimensional quality. If you are purchasing multiple fitted sheets to match existing Tru bedding, ordering at the same time from the same stock reduces the chance of visible tonal differences.

Hotel-grade percale sheets are typically specified at 200 to 300 thread count using standard multi-ply yarns, chosen for their durability under industrial laundering. The Tru Fitted Sheet is woven to a verified 400 thread count using a fine single-ply 100 singles cotton yarn, giving it a denser, softer hand than most commercial hotel percale while keeping the characteristic crisp, breathable finish. The full-perimeter elastic and flat felled corner seams are construction details that contribute to durability across a high wash frequency, which is also a standard hotel-quality specification.