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contains far fewer weak points from fiber splices, which is why the fabric feels smoother, resists surface pilling, and maintains a crisp appearance through many washes.","pilling_resistance_rooted_in_yarn_structure":"Long fibers create stronger, more continuous yarns that resist the surface breakage that causes pilling, so the sham's smooth hand is structural rather than dependent on a temporary finish — Tekla's claim that extra-long yarns 'prevent pilling' is a direct material consequence, not a marketing promise that washes out."},"entry_quotes":{"color_depth_and_long_term_purity":[{"url":"https://knowledgehub.bash.com/what-is-long-staple-cotton-and-why-it-matters","quote":"long-staple cotton tends to look smoother and holds dyes cleanly for true colours."},{"url":"https://teklafabrics.com/product/percale-pillowcase-mallow-pink-stripes","quote":"Extra-long yarns used prevent pilling and guarantee lasting 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That means sheets that stay smooth, have fewer loose fibres, and keep their soft hand after many washes."}],"200_thread_count_as_a_material_signal":[{"url":"https://mattressmiracle.ca/blogs/mattress-miracle-blog/cotton-pillowcase","quote":"A 300 thread count Supima or Egyptian percale pillowcase often feels better than a 600 thread count standard cotton pillowcase. Thread count alone is a poor proxy for quality when fibre type and weave are not also considered."}],"breathability_amplified_by_fiber_length":[{"url":"https://www.peacockalley.com/pages/long-staple-cotton-buyers-guide","quote":"Breathability. Cotton naturally allows airflow, keeping you cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Long staple only enhances this comfort."}],"fiber_length_3_5_4_cm_vs_standard_2_3_cm":[{"url":"https://mattressmiracle.ca/blogs/mattress-miracle-blog/cotton-pillowcase","quote":"Pima cotton (Gossypium barbadense) has fibres averaging 3.5-4 cm in length."},{"url":"https://mattressmiracle.ca/blogs/mattress-miracle-blog/cotton-pillowcase","quote":"Most affordable cotton pillowcases use short-staple cotton (Gossypium hirsutum), with individual fibres averaging 2-3 cm in length."}],"pilling_resistance_rooted_in_yarn_structure":[{"url":"https://teklafabrics.com/product/percale-pillowcase-mallow-pink-stripes","quote":"Extra-long yarns used prevent pilling and guarantee lasting colour"},{"url":"https://knowledgehub.bash.com/what-is-long-staple-cotton-and-why-it-matters","quote":"Sheets feel softer, pill less and tend to last longer with normal care."}]},"entry_sources":{"color_depth_and_long_term_purity":["https://knowledgehub.bash.com/what-is-long-staple-cotton-and-why-it-matters","https://teklafabrics.com/product/percale-pillowcase-mallow-pink-stripes"],"reduced_friction_for_hair_and_skin":["https://thesleepresource.com/blog/how-to-choose-cotton-pillowcases-by-hair-type/"],"softness_that_matures_not_wears_out":["https://www.peacockalley.com/pages/long-staple-cotton-buyers-guide","https://knowledgehub.bash.com/what-is-long-staple-cotton-and-why-it-matters"],"200_thread_count_as_a_material_signal":["https://mattressmiracle.ca/blogs/mattress-miracle-blog/cotton-pillowcase"],"breathability_amplified_by_fiber_length":["https://www.peacockalley.com/pages/long-staple-cotton-buyers-guide"],"fiber_length_3_5_4_cm_vs_standard_2_3_cm":["https://mattressmiracle.ca/blogs/mattress-miracle-blog/cotton-pillowcase"],"pilling_resistance_rooted_in_yarn_structure":["https://teklafabrics.com/product/percale-pillowcase-mallow-pink-stripes","https://knowledgehub.bash.com/what-is-long-staple-cotton-and-why-it-matters"]}}}},"handle":"striped-pure-organic-cotton-percale-pillow-sham-see-available-sizes-17492-2252070","storefront_path":"/en/bedding/sheets-pillowcases/patterned/striped-pure-organic-cotton-percale-pillow-sham-see-available-sizes--17492-2252070","storefront_url":"https://ai.simons.ca/en/bedding/sheets-pillowcases/patterned/striped-pure-organic-cotton-percale-pillow-sham-see-available-sizes--17492-2252070"}}