chisue, the sheets were California Design Den on Amazon. They are 100 percent organic cotton, made in India. They are very shiny just out of the packaging, the sheen disappears completely after being laundered.

I bought a set of Pinzon organic cotton sheets from Amazon, and am really happy with them (I too much prefer the percale weave to the sateen version).

I've been very happy with the supima cotton damask sheets from Macy's.

https://www.macys.com/shop/product/charter-club-damask-stripe-100-supima-cotton-550-thread-count-sheet-sets-created-for-macys?ID=4525482&CategoryID=22672&swatchColor=Granite%20%28Dark%20Grey%29

Wow, that was FAST! Thank you.

Zalco -- I see 400 count king sets, white, with four pillowcases at $60, but they say 'sateen'. Seems pretty cheap. Not the right ones?

Chisue, those are the right ones, the sheen goes away instantly- in the initial washing. I could take a picture of mine if you like, though I am not sure itnwould be super helpful.

"but they say 'sateen'."

Sateen is a different weave than percale, so it's not just about the look.

Yes, to be clear, these sheets are not percale. They are not particularly crisp. Back when I first mentioned these sheets, I was clear about that.

I bought these sheets years ago at a local holiday boutique afte hearing from others how much they liked theirs, bought in previous years. But, now I see they are microfiber, bad for the environment when they go down the laundry drain, right? But, they sure are comfortable.

The Sheet Lady

chisue...the ones I mentioned in the thread...are now sold out. I like JC Penney's for home goods like sheets. These are $42.99 in white I haven't tried them, but they take returns if you don't love them....also made in India.

Okay...hear me out. I saw "percale" and was reminded of the sheets I just put on our bed a few days ago. So, these might NOT be your taste...but I LOVE them.

https://www.vermontcountrystore.com/peanuts-great-pumpkin-portuguese-cotton-percale-sheet-set/product/75887

Tis the season!!!

https://www.vermontcountrystore.com/peanuts-caroling-portuguese-cotton-percale-sheet-set/product/75891

I have these too.(squeal,giggle)

amylou

those would be perfect for B&B ... whimsical

You are all kind to share. I'm guessing I need to appeal to Macy's to get the Martha Stewart 400 thread count percales in white. Stewart also sold a 300-something-count percale. I have a set, but they quickly became like the 'furry' muslin sheets of old. I think I need at least 400-count percale.

I *think* percales are woven one over one, differently from sateen, damask, etc.

I really miss the crisp no-iron Wamsutta sheets of the 1960's.

Bed, Bath & Beyond carries Wamsutta.

You're all great. Thank you. You may now 'stand down' -- search over.

I've ordered the Martha Stewart sheets from Macy's, just one flat and one fitted king in white. These are the only sheets I found with a good thread count (400) and in white. I have enough standard pillowcases, and I don't want the king cases that come with a set of king sheets -- despite the fact that a set is the better value.

I was wrong about the other Martha Stewarts being 300 thread count; they're 260. Now that both types are 'broken in', I can feel the difference between the lower count ('furry' muslin) and the 400's (smooth percale). Most of the percales I found online are even lower thread count, or not available in king, or not in white. Interestingly, none of them were labeled 'muslin', but I can't believe they aren't actually that.

Nicole -- All the Wamsutta's seemed to be sateen, or too low-count. I have no way of knowing the actual details about the ones I remember from years ago. I think they had to have been a blend because they didn't wrinkle. (I don't mind ironing my percales -- takes 10 minutes.)

I buy Threshhold sheets from Target. I like them.

chisue - I still have several sets of those old Wamsutta Supercale sheets. They are a blend - some are 50/50 and one is 60/40 and the thread count is only 280. My MIL worked for a department store and gave us multiple sets over the years. I think we had 5 queen sets but when we switched to a king size we took them to our vacation home and only use them on the sofa beds - so they get very little use. I have replaced the elastic on the fitted sheets but they still haven't pilled although the color has faded.

The Wamsutta brand is an old one but has changed hands. It was once owned by Springs Industries but Bed, Bath and Beyond now owns the brand and the sheets have gone downhill.

We recently bought a thicker king mattress and needed sheets with a deep pocket. I've tried L L Bean percale and really like them.

But they're not as wrinkle-free as those old Wamsutta percale.

Thanks, Maire -- I was almost certain the "Wamsutta" of old isn't what's on offer today. I'm surprised that the old ones had such a low thread count. I remember that my mother had two types of sheets -- mostly because I didn't like it when I got the 'furry' set on my bed. IDK if both were Wamsuttas.

I'll take a look at the L L Bean percales. Adding: I found the percales at Bean. I see the Egyptian cotton set is $260 in King. It's 400 thread count, twice the cost of Macy's Martha Stewart set. However, I'm sure the Stewart set isn't Egyptian cotton or the same quality as these. Bean makes a point of saying theirs (made in Portugal) will last many years. The Stewart sheets ripped after 2.5 years.

I'm hanging on to an old lightweight *woven* acrylic blanket just because I can't find them anymore. I presume this is another Made in USA casualty.

This Consumer Reports article was in yesterday's inbox. It's not a full rating of sheets but it does discuss 6 different sets and includes some interesting info - especially about shrinkage. They gave the LLBean percale a high rating and the 1000 thread count Wamsutta a poor one.

https://www.consumerreports.org/sheet/things-to-know-before-buying-sheets-a9843459169/?EXTKEY=NA1ANHP1&utm_source=acxiom&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20211006_nsltr_home&utm_nsltr=homeThis updated article from Consumer Reports was in my email yesterday.