The community was named for a percale linens factory at the site. By 1935, their sheets were henceforth known as Supercale instead of percale. Examples of fabric with plain weave are chiffon, organza, percale and taffeta. The most common constructions are muslin, percale, sateen, flannel, and knitted jersey. Where in 1348 was traded "perxal" (percale) as some kind of silk. Percale is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.