Strawberry Thief Percale Cotton Fitted Sheet - Forest Green

This is a fitted sheet in pure cotton percale, woven to a 200 thread count and finished with elasticated edges that pull it snug across the mattress. Percale is a plain, tight weave, and that is what gives the cloth its cool, crisp hand rather than a satiny slip. The sheet carries a narrow woven-look stripe in soft green on a cream ground, a quiet companion print to the William Morris Strawberry Thief pattern rather than a copy of it. It comes in three sizes, from double up to super king, so you can match it to the bed you actually have.

A fitted sheet is the layer that sits directly against you and takes the most handling of anything on the bed, so the cloth matters. Cotton breathes and lets warmth and moisture move through it, which is why it feels temperate through the night rather than clammy. The pale striped ground is designed to sit under the bolder Strawberry Thief bedding, so if you already own that duvet cover set the sheet slots in without fighting it, and on its own it reads as an understated, restful base for a mattress in a room of classic or natural tones.

The finish is garment-washed, which relaxes the weave before it reaches you so the sheet feels soft from the first night instead of needing several washes to settle. The corners are elasticated to grip a mattress and stay put through the night. There is a generous 32cm corner drop, which is the number to check against your own mattress: measure the depth of yours, add a little for a topper if you use one, and 32cm covers most standard and deeper mattresses comfortably. It belongs to the wider Strawberry Thief bedding range if you want to build the look out further.

How deep a mattress will this fit?

The corner drop is 32cm, which suits most standard and deeper mattresses. Measure your own mattress depth and allow a little extra if you use a topper.

What is percale and how does it feel?

Percale is a tight, plain cotton weave with a cool, crisp handle rather than a smooth sheen. It feels fresh against the skin and breathes well through the night.

Does the stripe match the Strawberry Thief duvet cover?

It is a coordinating narrow stripe designed to sit under the Strawberry Thief pattern rather than repeat it, so it works as a calm base beneath the bolder bedding.

What sizes does it come in?

It is made in three sizes, double, king and super king, so you can match it to your bed. Check the size against your mattress before ordering.

Why does it feel soft straight away?

The cloth is garment-washed before it reaches you, which relaxes the weave so it has a soft, comforting feel from the first night rather than after several washes.

Is cotton a good choice for a fitted sheet?

Cotton is breathable and absorbent, so it moves warmth and moisture away from the body and helps the bed stay temperate and comfortable overnight.