What is Sateen?

Sateen is a fabric made using a satin weave structure but made with spun yarns instead of filament.

The sheen and softer feel of sateen is produced through the satin weave structure. Warp yarns are floated over weft yarns, for example four over and one under. (In a weft-faced satin or sateen, the weft yarns are floated over the warp yarns.) Standard plain weaves use a one-over, one-under structure. 

The long floats produce a surface that is smooth to the touch and reduces light scattering to increase shine. This weave structure is more susceptible to wear than other weaves.

Our sateen weave has a supple and silky-smooth hand feel that is a bit heavier than our percale weave sheets, making it perfect for all-season use.