Sateen
Fabric
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Sateen is a fabric made using a satin weave structure but with spun yarn instead of filament yarn.[1] It is a cotton or other non-silk fabric that has the characteristics of silk satin but is less expensive.[2]
The dense weave, sheen, and softer feel of sateen are produced through the satin weave structure.[3] Standard plain weaves use a one-over, one-under structure. For a satin weave, warp yarns are floated over weft yarns, for example four over and one under (for a five-harness satin weave).[4] In a weft-faced satin or sateen, the weft yarns are floated over the warp yarns. This weave structure is prone to fraying and is less durable than plain weave fabrics.[2]
Some sateen is mercerized, a chemical process that makes fibers softer, smoother, water resistant, and more resilient.[5][6]
Care
Unlike its silk counterpart, cotton sateen is easy to maintain since it is machine washable. It can also be air dried or tumble dried with minimal to moderate shrinkage.[2] Sateen can wrinkle, but wrinkles can be ironed out easily using the cotton setting of an iron.[7] For garments made of sateen, follow the recommended laundering instructions.
Uses
Sateen comes in a variety of colors and weights. It has a variety of uses, from bedsheets[2] to drapery lining[3] and other home decor, to clothing such as dresses, skirts, jackets, and more.[7] In the use of jackets, if tightly woven, it has proven more rain and wind resistant than plain weave.[8]
Some manufacturers claim that sateen, due to its tight weave, is stronger than plain woven cotton.[6]
