: a smooth durable lustrous fabric usually made of cotton in satin weave
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This bedding is the antithesis of scratchy, boasting a buttery feel and polished look with minimal wrinkling thanks to the sateen weave.
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Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2025
Quince’s Washed Silk Pick Stitch Quilt features a 100% habutai silk front and a reverse side of 300-thread-count cotton sateen for warmth without the bulk.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2025
It’s made of ultra-soft lyocell with a sateen-like finish as well as spandex for stretch.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
Higher-quality fabrics, like long-staple cotton percale or sateen, can often last a bit longer, while linen sheets may hold up beautifully for three to five years or more.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
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Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2025
Quince’s Washed Silk Pick Stitch Quilt features a 100% habutai silk front and a reverse side of 300-thread-count cotton sateen for warmth without the bulk.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2025
It’s made of ultra-soft lyocell with a sateen-like finish as well as spandex for stretch.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
Higher-quality fabrics, like long-staple cotton percale or sateen, can often last a bit longer, while linen sheets may hold up beautifully for three to five years or more.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
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“Sateen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sateen. Accessed 3 Jan. 2026.
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sateen
noun
sa·teen
sa-ˈtēn 
: a glossy cotton fabric resembling satin
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