Hebden Percale Cotton Fitted Sheet - Cotta

This is the Hebden fitted sheet, made from 100% cotton percale and garment-washed before it reaches you. Percale is a plain, tight over-one-under-one weave, and that construction is what gives the cloth its crisp, cool hand. The washing step is what softens it: rather than the smooth, slightly stiff finish of a new percale sheet, this one arrives already relaxed, with the lived-in feel most sheets only reach after a season of use. It comes in four sizes, single through to super king, so you can match it to the bed you have.

A fitted sheet is the base layer of the bed, and this one is built for laid-back layering rather than a formal, pressed look. The colour is a soft warm pink, shown here as Cotta, which sits happily under waffle-weave shams and rumpled top sheets in the same tonal family. If you like a bed that looks gently used rather than hotel-sharp, the washed finish does that work for you. It suits a bedroom where comfort comes first, and the neutral warm tone means it will not fight whatever duvet cover or throw you already own.

Every fitted sheet has elasticated corners that hook under the mattress and hold the sheet taut, and cotton being cotton, this one is breathable and takes a wash well. Cotton absorbs moisture and releases it as it dries, which is part of why a cotton sheet feels comfortable to sleep on through the night. Wash it with similar colours, and expect the washed-cotton character to deepen a little with each cycle rather than wear away. The Hebden name runs across a wider washed-cotton range, so you can build a coordinated bed if you want one.

What does garment-washed cotton feel like?

It feels soft and relaxed straight away, with a lived-in hand rather than the crisp stiffness of a brand-new percale sheet before its first wash.

What is percale and why does it matter?

Percale is a plain, tightly woven cotton with a cool, crisp feel. It breathes well and suits people who prefer a smooth, matt sheet over a sateen sheen.

Which sizes does this fitted sheet come in?

It is available in single, double, king and super king, so you can match it to your mattress rather than guessing between a couple of options.

Will it stay on the mattress?

Yes. The sheet has elasticated corners that pull under the mattress and hold it in place, keeping the surface taut through a night of moving around.

How should I care for it?

Cotton washes well, so launder it with similar colours. The washed-cotton character tends to settle further with use rather than fading away over time.