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Combined with percale's one-over-one weave that locks every thread in place, the sham is structurally less prone to developing the rough little balls that make pillowcases feel old after a season of use.","breathable_crispness":"A 200 thread count in percale is the sweet spot where the weave is dense enough for durability yet open enough to allow free airflow — a balance that keeps the sham feeling cool and crisp. Higher thread counts often choke the weave with excess fibers, but here the extra-long staple cotton ensures that even at a moderate count, the surface is smooth and the fabric breathes effortlessly.","fade_resistant_colour":"Extra-long staple fibers absorb dye more uniformly than short fibers, so colours penetrate deeply and resist fading even after repeated laundering. The sham's deep hues are a built-in feature of the fiber, not a surface treatment — explaining why Tekla can guarantee rich, pure colour that stays true for years.","long_wearing_strength":"The longer the fiber, the more they intertwine during spinning, creating yarn so strong it withstands hundreds of wash cycles without fraying. This is the property that allows the sham to hold its shape at the seams and resist thinning at the corners — the spots where lesser pillowcases typically break down first.","extra_long_staple_cotton_els":"Tekla builds this sham from ultra-long threads — extra-long staple cotton with individual fibers exceeding 1.4 inches, roughly 35% longer than standard upland cotton. 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