Sateen Sheets and Bedding Guide: Benefits, Tips, and Care

Sateen is a fabric woven from cotton or other natural fibers, used in everything from buttery-soft sheets to the shells of down comforters and pillows. Beyond an elegant drape and subtle sheen, the benefits of sateen sheets and bedding include silky softness, indulgent comfort, and natural wrinkle resistance. This combination of comfort and beauty enhances the look and feel of any bed. If you’ve ever wondered what cotton sateen is—or why it’s so beloved—this guide explains it all. 

Sateen is a type of woven fabric made with a one-yarn-under, three- or four-yarns-over pattern that creates its distinctive characteristics: a smooth, silky hand and slight sheen. This unique weave gives sateen a luxurious weight and makes for a sturdier, warmer fabric when compared to percale.