What is Sateen

Sateen is made from cotton using a satin weave and chemical treatment. The weave and special treatments is what gives it the satin-like appearance and feel. The satin weave that is used means that sateen isn’t as durable as many other cotton fabrics, but people will often take the lack of durability in exchange for the look, feel, and drape of this fabric. Although sateen is less durable than other cotton weaves it is more durable than the more delicate satin.

Sateen fabric is often used for bedclothes, fancy clothes for people, and as an inner lining of jackets. Sateen is comfortable and soft against the skin and the shiny makes it attractive to look at and that is why it is in high demand.

The use of cotton in the production of sateen means that it is more affordable than fancier satin products. The less expensive sateen still has a luxurious feel that many people want to have in their homes. This is why it is used for sheet sets. As with other types of sheets the thread count is an indicator of quality. The higher the better is a good rule of thumb. There is quite a debate ranging as to whether Egyptian cotton sheets or sateen are better. I’m not the one to make that determination.

It is important that your sateen has been produced properly. If the treatment isn’t done properly the sateen can lose its color and feel. One of the big problems with this fabric is that is does tend to wrinkle. Proper storage will keep the wrinkles at a minimum. When washed and dried sateen should be taken immediately from the dryer and stored for future use. If your object is a folding item it should be rolled instead of folded to keep creases out. Changing your bed sheets and keeping them clean will help keep them looking their best.

If you decide to go with sateen take care of it so that it will last as long as possible. You can’t treat it like a pair of old jeans and expect it to last for a long time.