Description
The Hebden fitted sheet is made from 100% cotton percale, garment-washed so it arrives already soft rather than needing weeks of use to relax. Percale is a plain, close weave, which is what gives the cloth its crisp, matt handle and its breathability; the washing then takes the starch out of that crispness and leaves a lived-in, gently crinkled surface. The colour is Chalk, a soft off-white that photographs almost as a warm neutral against a cream waffle pillowcase. It comes in single, double, king and super king, so you can match the sheet to the bed you have.
A fitted sheet is the layer that does the quiet work, and this one is built for layering rather than for showing off. The washed finish means it sits happily under a duvet and pillowcases of a slightly different white without looking mismatched, so it suits a relaxed, tonal bedroom where nothing is trying too hard. Off-white reads calm and easy to keep company with almost any duvet cover, patterned or plain, which is why a plain washed sheet earns its place season after season. It works as well in a spare room as in a main bedroom.
Cotton is naturally breathable and absorbent, so it handles a warm sleeper and a warm night better than a synthetic would, and it takes a machine wash without fuss. Every fitted sheet has elasticated corners that hug the mattress and hold the sheet taut through the night. Because the cloth is meant to look softly rumpled, you can pull it straight from the wash and put it on without reaching for the iron. If you like a coordinated bed, the wider Hebden washed cotton range gives you matching pieces to build from.
Specification
| Material |
100% cotton percale |
| Design |
Plain, washed finish |
| Construction |
Percale weave, garment-washed, elasticated corners |
| Size |
Single to super king |
| Country of origin |
Not stated by supplier |
Frequently Asked
What is percale and how does it feel?
Percale is a plain, close-woven cotton with a crisp, matt handle. This one is washed afterwards, so it feels soft and lived-in rather than starchy from the start.
Which mattress sizes does this fit?
It comes in single, double, king and super king, so choose the size that matches your bed rather than working from a single set of measurements.
Does it need ironing?
The cloth is meant to look softly rumpled, so you can put it on straight from the wash if you prefer a relaxed, un-ironed bed.
Why choose cotton for a fitted sheet?
Cotton is breathable and absorbent, so it copes well with warm sleepers and warm nights, and it takes an ordinary machine wash without special handling.
Will it stay put on the mattress?
A fitted sheet has elasticated corners that hug the mattress and hold the sheet taut, so it stays in place through a night of movement.