What Is a Damask Sheet

Damask is a reversible fabric with a woven pattern visible on both sides. Often intricately detailed, damask can be found on decorative pillows, pillow shams, or other decorative bedding pieces.

Are damask sheets cool?

While you might be more familiar with percale and sateen cotton, this set has a damask weave, which is similar in look to sateen. It’s super shiny and silky smooth, with a cool-to-the-feel touch and slightly heavier weight compared to percale.

Which weave is best for sheets?

• A percale weave is the strongest weave. …
• Percale weaves yield a cooler (to the touch) fabric.
• Percale weaves can have a velvety feel.
• Percale is an excellent fabric for those that sleep hot.
• 800 thread count can be achieved in some percale fabrics.
• We don’t recommend a percale fabric under 200 thread count.