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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Emilia Hitching

What is sateen? The silky smooth weave that's ideal for sensitive sleepers

Ettitude Signature Sateen Sheets on a bed against peach-colored walls. .

If you've ever tried shopping for sheets, whether in-store or online, you probably recognize the term 'sateen'. Perhaps you've scrolled past the word 'sateen' as part of the product listing or spotted it printed on a care tag, and you still aren't sure what it means.

Sateen isn't the name of a fiber, but a kind of weave that feels silky and smooth against your skin. Out of all the bed sheet types, sateen looks and feels the most luxurious. You should find sateen sheets in all the best places to buy bedding.

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