Tru Swatch

Percale Cotton Fabric Bedding

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Description

Our swatches allow you to see and feel each of our colors and fabrics first-hand, before you order our products. Each swatch is 10" x 10" and available in any of our Matteo colors.

100% Cotton
Garment-washed and dyed using non-toxic dyes
Percale Weave
400 Thread count

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Fabric

When thread count became all the rage, we were disappointed with some of the gimmicks that were being used to declare absurdly high thread counts. Especially in percale fabrics. Thread count is simply a measurement of how many threads are in one square inch of fabric. A percale is a plain weave (or 1-over-1 structure) it is very challenging to weave a percale in very high thread counts; you can only pack so many threads into one square inch!

We love percale, so we decided to make the highest thread count percale possible using a very thin 100 singles cotton yarn. This is why we called it Tru(e). It is indeed a true 400 thread count percale with a light soft crispness that makes for a wonderful sleep.

Care Details

Wash

Wash should be separated into light & dark colors. Do not overload machine as this will damage long cotton fibers. We recommend a lukewarm wash cycle with a gentle detergent & a cool rinse.

Bleach may be used on white cotton bed linens only. Avoid using products that contain whitening agents such as chlorine bleach, alpha hydroxy acids and benzoyl peroxide on garment-dyed items. The reactive dyes used for garment-dyeing are not resistant to these whitening agents.

Learn more about Garment-Dyeing.

Drying

Tumble dry with low heat remove bed linens promptly from the machine to reduce wrinkling. For best results, line dry.

Ironing

We at MATTEO tend to prefer a lived-in look, as such, you don't find us ironing our sheets too frequently. If you prefer a crisp looking bed, our cotton bed linens should be pressed while slightly damp using the Lightweight Cotton or Medium setting.

Size

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Swatch	10 x 10	25 x 25

Frequently Asked Questions

What fabric is the Tru Swatch made from?

The Tru Swatch is 100% cotton in a percale weave at a true 400 thread count, woven using a fine 100 singles cotton yarn. It is garment-washed and dyed with non-toxic dyes, designed and manufactured by MATTEO in Los Angeles.

Why does MATTEO offer fabric swatches before purchasing bedding?

Each 10" x 10" swatch lets you see and feel the actual color and hand of the fabric before committing to a full bedding set. Because MATTEO's Tru percale is garment-dyed to order in colors like White, Greige, Coal, and Smoke, seeing the swatch in your own light is the most reliable way to match your bedroom.

What does a 400 thread count percale feel like compared to higher thread count sheets?

Percale uses a plain 1-over-1 weave structure, which physically limits how many threads fit in one square inch. MATTEO's Tru is woven with a very fine 100 singles yarn to reach a genuine 400 thread count, producing a light, crisp hand with a cool, breathable finish that many hotel-grade sheets use for exactly that reason.

How do I care for the Tru percale fabric?

Wash in a lukewarm cycle with gentle detergent, separating light and dark colors. Tumble dry on low heat and remove promptly to limit wrinkling; line drying gives the best result. For garment-dyed colors, avoid chlorine bleach, alpha hydroxy acids, and benzoyl peroxide, as these will strip the reactive dye.