sateen

noun sa·teen \ sa-ˈtēn , sə- \

|Updated on: 25 Jun 2018

Definition of sateen

: a smooth durable lustrous fabric usually made of cotton in satin weave

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Recent Examples of sateen from the Web

Fendi embroidered fitted sweater $790, Fendi Buy Now Tom Ford slim cotton sateen jeans $650, Tom Ford Buy Now Anderson & Sheppard Cotton Sweater $330, Mr.

— the editors of gq, GQ, "How to Wear Pink the Right Way, Right Now," 30 Mar. 2018
Attractive sheets available in percale and sateen made up of 100% long-staple Egyptian cotton and linen made from pure European flax without the use of chemicals or synthetics.

— danielle fox, ELLE Decor, "Trend Alert: The Most High-Tech Comforters And Sheets To Keep You Cool, Chic, And Comfy," 16 Feb. 2018
The first is deciding between sateen or percale, two types of fabrics with slightly different feels.

— andrew goble, GQ, "The Best Sheets Will Make You Unreasonably Excited to Go to Sleep," 14 Mar. 2018
Some other weaves to consider: ultra-soft and lustrous sateen, and flannel, with a nappy texture perfect for cooler climates. 4.

— laura eckstein, House Beautiful, "5 Tips for Choosing Bed Linens," 7 Oct. 2013
For weave, there's percale, a plain-weave textile, or sateen, a satin-weave textile which has a shinier, more luxurious feel to it.

— scot meacham wood, House Beautiful, "7 Steps to Your Perfect Bed," 9 June 2014
Leave a Note Dinner in a two-person cabana that seems to float above the pool; beds adorned in Egyptian cotton sateen linens; a stretch of private beachfront.

— Condé Nast Traveler, "Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah," 20 Oct. 2017
On Wednesday, the home-essentials label Snowe will open a pop-up filled with silky sateen and crisp percale bed linens (starting at $58 for a pillowcase set).

— alison s. cohn, New York Times, "This Week’s Pop-Ups, Openings and Special Shopping Events," 18 Oct. 2017
Supermarket brands are mere polyester sateen by comparison.

— tia keenan, WSJ, "We’re Eating More Cheese Than Ever. How To Do It Better," 4 Oct. 2017

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