Sateen is a fabric made using a
satin
A satin weave is a type of Textile, fabric weave that produces a characteristically glossy, smooth or lustrous material, typically with a glossy top surface and a dull back; it is not durable, as it tends to snag. It is one of three fundamen ...
weave structure but with
spun yarn instead of
filament yarn. It is a cotton or other non-silk fabric that has the characteristics of silk satin but is less expensive.
The dense weave, sheen, and softer feel of sateen are produced through the satin weave structure.
Standard
plain weave
Plain weave (also called tabby weave, linen weave or taffeta weave) is the most basic of three fundamental types of textile weaving, weaves (along with satin weave and twill). It is strong and hard-wearing, and is used for fashion and furnishi ...
s use a one-over, one-under structure. For a satin weave, warp yarns are floated over
weft
In the manufacture of cloth, warp and weft are the two basic components in weaving to transform thread (yarn), thread and yarn into textile fabrics. The vertical ''warp'' yarns are held stationary in tension on a loom (frame) while the horizo ...
yarns, for example four over and one under (for a five-harness satin weave). 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.
Some sateen is
mercerized, a chemical process that makes fibers softer, smoother, and more resilient.
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.
Sateen can wrinkle, but wrinkles can be ironed out easily using the cotton setting of an iron.
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
to drapery lining
and other home decor, to clothing such as dresses, skirts, jackets, and more.
See also
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Percale – A plain weave
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Satinet – Another satin-like weave
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Twill
Twill is a type of textile
Textile is an Hyponymy and hypernymy, umbrella term that includes various Fiber, fiber-based materials, including fibers, yarns, Staple (textiles)#Filament fiber, filaments, Thread (yarn), threads, and d ...
– A different weave
References
Woven fabrics
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