Tru Sheet Set

The Tru Sheet Set is 100% cotton, woven in a percale plain weave (1-over-1 structure) at a verified 400 thread count. Most percale sheets on the market claim inflated thread counts through multi-ply yarn tricks; the Tru is woven with a single 100-singles cotton yarn, making 400 the true physical limit of what this weave structure can achieve. The result is a sheet with light, soft crispness rather than the heavy, slick hand of sateen.

Yes. Percale's plain 1-over-1 weave has a more open structure than sateen, which allows better airflow across the surface of the sheet. The 100% long-staple cotton construction wicks moisture without trapping heat, making the Tru Sheet Set a strong choice for warm sleepers or humid climates. The garment-washing process also softens the hand without adding coatings that could reduce breathability over time.

Garment-dyeing means the sheets are dyed after they are cut and sewn, rather than dyeing the yarn or raw fabric before construction. This process, used by MATTEO on the Tru Sheet Set, produces a lived-in depth of color and a slightly broken-in hand from the first wash. Because garment-dyeing is an art rather than a precise science, MATTEO allows for a shade variation of +/- 10% between dye lots, and reactive dyes are used throughout, meaning bleach and whitening agents will damage the color and should be avoided. You can read more about the process on the MATTEO garment-dyeing page.

Every Tru Sheet Set includes one fitted sheet, one flat sheet, and one or two pillowcases depending on bed size. King and Cal King sets include two King pillowcases; Queen and Full sets include two Queen pillowcases; Twin and Twin XL sets include one Queen pillowcase. Cal King sets use a Cal King fitted sheet paired with a standard King flat sheet, which is the correct proportion for that mattress dimension.

All pieces in a Tru Sheet Set are garment-dyed together in a single dye lot, so every item in the set is the same color. To mix colors, order the fitted sheet, flat sheet, and pillowcases individually, each in the color of your choice. Individual Tru pieces are available separately: the Tru Fitted Sheet, Tru Flat Sheet, and Tru Pillowcase Singles.

Wash light and dark colors separately using a lukewarm cycle with gentle detergent and a cool rinse. Tumble dry on low heat and remove the sheets promptly to reduce wrinkling; line drying gives the best result. Do not use bleach, chlorine, alpha hydroxy acids, or benzoyl peroxide on garment-dyed items, as these agents will strip the reactive dyes used in the Tru's finishing process.

Hotel linens typically use percale or sateen cotton sheeting in the 200 to 400 thread count range, chosen for durability, easy laundering, and a clean, crisp hand. The Tru Sheet Set is 100% cotton percale at a genuine 400 thread count, woven from 100-singles yarn and garment-washed for a softer starting hand than most commercial hotel stock. Where hotel sheets are finished for uniformity across thousands of units, MATTEO's garment-dyeing produces individual character in each piece, designed to improve with repeated washing rather than hold a factory-standard appearance.

The Tru Sheet Set is 100% cotton with no synthetic fiber blends, and the garment-dyeing process uses non-toxic reactive dyes with no formaldehyde-based finishes or optical brighteners applied to the fabric. The plain percale weave and garment-washing process leave the cotton surface soft and free of chemical coatings that can cause irritation. As with any garment-dyed textile, avoid washing with bleach or whitening agents to keep the dye stable and the cotton finish intact.