[DOC] [TLE] Free Flashcards about FABRIC - StudyStack [PAR] THE NAME OF THIS SMOOTH, CLOSELY WOVEN COTTON CLOTH USED IN 
BEDSHEETS IS FROM A PERSIAN WORD, PERCALE. THIS SOFT, SLIGHTLY... [DOC] [TLE] Percale | Define Percale at Dictionary.com [PAR] Word Origin ... a closely woven, smooth-finished, plain or printed cotton cloth, 
used for bed sheets, clothing, etc. Origin of percale. Expand. French  Persian. 
1615-1625. 1615-25; < French < Persian pargla rag; replacing percalla < 
Persian ... 1620s, name of a fabric imported from the East; in modern use, 1840, 
from French... [DOC] [TLE] percale - WordReference.com Dictionary of English [PAR] Textilesa closely woven, smooth-finished, plain or printed cotton cloth, used for 
bed sheets, clothing, etc. Persian; Persian pargla rag; replacing percalla... [DOC] [TLE] Percale - Wikipedia [PAR] Percale, or percalcos, is a closely woven plain-weave fabric often used for bed 
covers. Percale has a thread count of about 200 or higher and is noticeably 
tighter than the standard type of weave used for bedsheets. It has medium weight
, is firm and smooth with no gloss, and warps and ... This word Percal, which 
occurred the first time in a Supreme Court verdict on... [DOC] [TLE] Glossary of textile manufacturing - Wikipedia [PAR] For terms specifically related to sewing, see Glossary of sewing terms. For terms 
specifically ... Backstrap loom: Backstrap looms, as the name implies, are tied 
around the ... word and refers to a generic wax-resist dyeing technique used on 
fabric. ... Cheesecloth: Cheesecloth is a loosewoven cotton cloth, such as is used 
in... [DOC] [TLE] Percale - definition of percale by The Free Dictionary [PAR] A closely woven cotton fabric used for sheets and clothing. ... Word / Article ... via 
Urdu) from Persian pargla, a piece of cloth, probably variant of pargra, a circle 
... a smooth, plain-weave cotton cloth, used esp. for bedsheets. ... com) HAVE a 
name embroidered onto this pillow, made with 100% high quality cotton percale. [DOC] [TLE] percale - definition and meaning - Wordnik [PAR] percale: A closely woven cotton fabric used for sheets and clothing. ... printed on 
one side, -- used for women's and children's wear, and for bedsheets. ... Help 
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. .... Persian parg ?lah. a firm smooth cotton cloth closely woven in plain weave 
and... [DOC] [TLE] Fabric Glossary M-Z | NY Fashion Center Fabrics [PAR] A handmade cotton fabric originating in Madras, India, featuring bright, bold 
striping and checked patterns. ... It is heavy, closely sheared, compacted, and 
tightly woven. ... The name refers to the short, silky fur of a mole, but is actually a 
heavy ... From the French word riban, a narrow fabric used for bows and 
wrapping. [DOC] [TLE] Best list of fabric names - All types of clothing materials used to ... [PAR] Acetate fabric, which has a satiny smooth texture, is used in wedding gowns, and 
as lining . ... Plain or twill fabric, woven from a cotton warp and an Angola yarn 
weft. .... The name is derived from chiffe, the French word for rag or flimsy cloth. 
..... A closely woven plain-weave fabric that's smooth, firm, medium weight and 
fine. [DOC] [TLE] Characteristics of percale weave | URBANARA UK [PAR] Percale is a closely woven plain weave fabric with a smooth, firm surface. The 
name 'percale' is thought to come from the Persian word 'pargalah', the term for a 
cotton fabric of Persian origin. Percale is ... Percale may be bleached, piece-dyed 
in a wide variety of solid colours, printed or used as a base fabric for embroidery. [DOC] [TLE] Percale dictionary definition | percale defined - YourDictionary [PAR] fine, closely woven cotton cloth, used for bedsheets, etc. Origin of percale. French 
; from Persian parg?la, fragment

Question: The name of this smooth, closely woven cotton cloth used in bedsheets is from a Persian word
Answer: percale