Percale is the style or design of weaving that makes the material strong, whereas cotton is the material itself.
Satin:Satin is an extremely similar weave to sateen — in fact, it’s basically the same thing. Satin also uses a three or four over, one under weave. However, thedifferencelies in the materials used to create the weave. Satin is made exclusively with filament fibers, while sateen is made with staple fibers.
Much like a lumberjack’s staple flannel button-up, the cotton in these bed sheets has been shredded and the individual yarns have been shaved to release fibers for a thicker, fuzzier feel.