"For a sateen weave, on the other hand, the yarn has a three-over, one-under or four-over, one-under structure, resulting in a long float. Since there are fewer crossing points, the fabric is smoother, Gopinath elaborates. Sateen tends to feel more "flexible and bendable." The sateen weave structure and long floats allow the bedding to pack more thread. That's why high-quality bedding usually has a 400 to 800 thread count that further enhances the durability of this bedding."
"The higher thread count also attributes to sateen being more wrinkle-resistant than cotton percale sheets. Sateen weave bedding also tends to have a slight sheen with a drapey design, and an opulent feel right out of the package, Brenot points out. Keep in mind that sateen fabric is not always made of long-staple cotton. You can find this type of bedding in other materials such as bamboo lyocell or Tencel."
Sateen weave uses a three-over, one-under or four-over, one-under yarn structure that creates long floats and fewer crossing points, producing a smooth, dense fabric. The long floats allow higher thread counts (often 400–800), increasing durability and making sateen more wrinkle-resistant than cotton percale. Sateen typically has a slight sheen, a drapey hang, and an opulent, flexible feel. Sateen can be made from long-staple cotton or alternative fibers such as bamboo lyocell and Tencel. Some sateen sheet offerings combine buttery softness with lightness and glossy, silk-like finishes for a luxury, hotel-style sleep experience.
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