Classic Percale Core Sheet Set

Loves the percale sheets so much.

“I 100% was going to say my Brooklinen Percale sheets. I love them so much.”

Percale developed several holes within three months.

“I bought the percale sheets and they developed several holes within 3 months of purchase.”

Cotton percale and linen sets both wore out within about two years.

“I’ve also had two different sets of Brooklinen sheets (one cotton percale, the other linen) wear out within about two years each.”

Percale sheets over seven years old are in great condition.

“my percale Brooklinen sheets are well over 7 years old and still in great condition.”

Percale sheet set had a hole within six months.

“I got a set of percale sheets for Christmas from Brooklinen and they had a hole within 6 months.”

Three percale sets, two still standing; price rose about 25 percent.

“Gone through 3 sets of percale, with 2 sets still standing, all purchased before 2021.”

Percale lost much of its dye after two washes, going from grey to purple.

“We love percale sheets but the Brooklinen ones lost a lot of their dye after 2 washes, going from grey to purple-y.”

First percale set was soft and silky but a set bought four years later was not the same.

“My first set of percale sheets are incredibly soft and silky smooth so I ordered another set 4 years later and they are not the same by any means.”

Used exclusively for over three years, smooth and cool to the touch.

“I have used this set exclusively for over 3 years.( I wash weekly and then put back on my bed). They are super smooth and cool to the touch.”

Classic percale set ripped while making the bed after six months.

“We received a set of Brooklinen classic percale sheets as a wedding gift. We've had them for 6 months and they just ripped while making the bed.”

Classic percale and linen sets alternated for a year and a half with no issues.

“We have a set of classic percale and a set of linen sheets that we alternate between every 1-2 weeks. It’s been about a year and a half with no issues whatsoever.”

Loves the percale sheets at two years old.

“LOVE my Brooklinen percale but they are 2 years old.”

Loved the percale sheets until they ripped at two years.

“I loved my Brooklinen percale sheets and would totally go to bat for them until this week (2 years in) when they also ripped as described by OP.”

On a second percale set and loves the crisp feel.

“I’m on my second set of percale sheets from them. I’m wondering if that style is just less durable?”

Percale is nice and crisp to some, plasticky next to LL Bean, but no durability issues.

“The Brooklinen ones feel like a plastic bag in comparison. I don’t have durability issues with them though.”

Percale is just what a hot sleeper needs and cleans up well.

“My husband is a hot sleeper and I found the percale to be just what he needs.”

Percale set duvet buttonholes ripped inside a year, twice; sheets not luxe.

“I got the percale set and the duvet cover buttonholes ripped inside a year. They replaced them but the same thing happened. The sheets also don’t feel very luxe.”

Percale bought in 2019 was perfect, a recent set was paper thin.

“I purchased again recently and the quality of the percale is noticeably so much worse. Thin, paper thin, not the same feeling or sound at all, I was so upset I had to return them.”

Classic Percale on sale smelled of dye, felt stiff, and could not be returned.

“Because these sheets were on sale apparently their return or exchange policy is not applicable. These sheets are so still even after washings.”

Classic percale set for a couple years and loves it.

“I’ve had set of the classic percale for a couple years now and I LOVE them. So cozy.”

Percale sheet pilled on second wash but was replaced.

“I had a BrookLinen Percale sheet that pilled significantly on the second wash. They did replace it though.”

Percale sheet ripped after a year, support replaced them.

“I had three pair of percale sheets and one ripped after a year or so. I sent them pics along with my receipt and they replaced them for me.”

Loves the percale and the bottom sheet fits her mattress perfectly.

“Love their percale. I don’t care for sateen in any brand. But Brooklinen bottom sheets fit my mattress perfectly.”

Percale was tough at first and softens with washing.

“I will say the percale was tough at first, and they do get softer over time with washes.”

Classic Percale is the only sheet she buys, despite the price.

“Brooklinen Classic Percale sheets are the only kind I will buy anymore. I hate that they’re so expensive, but there is no substitute for me.”

Classic sheets felt scratchy and she is returning them.

“They are scratchy - got the basic and then the sateen for extra pillowcases.”

Percale from about 2016 were the best ever and are only now starting to die after hundreds of washes.

“My favorite sheets are the crispy, light cool percale sheets, my best ever were Brooklinen from about 2016.”

Percale sheets are great for summer and worth the money.

“Brooklinen percale sheets are so great. I use them in the summer. Worth the money.”

Percale are the best cooling sheets found, despite other Brooklinen issues.

“their percale are the best cooling sheets I have found. Will be going back to them.”

Classic percale sheets with no problems.

“I have Brooklinen classic percale sheets and I’ve had no problems.”

Percale developed holes after six months despite careful washing.

“I always wash on warm and air dry. Holes started appearing after 6 months.”

Percale is crisp and perfect for hotter times of year.

“The sateen is soft and has good weight to it, while the percale is crisp and perfect for hotter times of year...”

Classic percale sets have no holes despite a dog and frequent washing.

“used one set for 2 years, one set for 1 year and our most recent set for 6 months with no holes or rips or stretching. We always did the classic percale because it’s cool.”

Three percale sets washed hot with no issues.

“I have bought 3 sets of percale sheets/duvets/etc. Wash on hot, tumble dry. No issues.”

Percale is too thin and scratchy for the price.

“I tried Brooklinen (both the sateen and percale) and will be returning the percale (too thin and scratchy, esp for the price!)”

Percale was extremely scratchy; swapped for Target percale.

“i was recommended brooklinen percale sheets for cooling in the summer. THEY ARE SO SCRATCHY. Holy shit. I was so uncomfortable all night I couldn’t get cozy.”

Percale is overpriced and underwhelming.

“I got sucked in and bought the Brookline percale. I have nothing to say about them one way or another other than they are overpriced and underwhelming.”

Loves the percale, though quality may have slipped.

“I love my Brooklinen percale, but I have heard the quality isn’t what it used to be.”

Absolutely loves the percale sheets.

“I have Brooklinen percale sheets, and I absolutely love them! I'm always disappointed when I take them off and have to use something else for the following week.”

Percale was scratchy out of the package but softer after one wash.

“They are noticably softer after wash 1, and I hope they continue to do so, going forward.”

Percale are okay and soft but make a weird sound.

“The percale are ok. Mine are soft but they have a weird sound if that makes any sense.”

Percale felt like sandpaper and was returned for LL Bean.

“I got the Brooklinen percale sheets and felt like I was sleeping on sandpaper. Didn’t last more than one night on them.”

A new percale set is dreamy and not scratchy.

“The new ones are dreamy, they’re not scratchy at all and I have had many disappointing percale purchases from other places.”