Sferra Celeste Percale

February 2009. Woven in Italy from 100 percent Egyptian cotton, Sferra Celeste Percale 406 thread-count sheets are luxurious and of high quality. They feature a simple design and the crisp, clean lines of percale sheets while still feeling soft to the touch. Reviewers praise the texture and weave, as well as the firmly established brand name. They also like the hemstitch trim and the fact that the sheets are available in nearly a dozen colors. These sheets do have a high price tag, so for users willing to sacrifice thread count for price, the 220-thread-count Garnet Hill Signature Scalloped Percale (*est. $145 for a queen set) is a good option.

The most credible review for Sferra Celeste Percale Sheeting is at Real Simple Magazine, where editors name nine top sheet sets in a variety of thread-count categories. One lone user at Amazon.com gives the sheets a five-star rating with praise for the quality and criticism of the high price. Users also give reviews at the Sferra website.