Definition of SATEEN

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Also softer sheets with a high thread count, such as sateens, which are very light and thin, might not be as durable as sheets in other weaves and thread counts. — Hannah Morrill, ELLE Decor, "The Best Luxury Sheets For the Perfect Night's Sleep," 15 Nov. 2018 Alternatively, their sateen sheets have a thread count of 480 and feel silkier. — Maggie Burch, House Beautiful, "How Often Should You Replace Your Sheets Set?," 11 Jan. 2019 Some may go to bat for the other cotton standard, sateen, which has a more open weave—one thread over four—and a heavier drape. — Kelsey Keith, Curbed, "My holy grail bed sheets—that friends also love," 23 Aug. 2018 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

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