History
Sateen cotton has a similar soft feel and look of satin. It became in style in #the early# 1900s mainly as it cost much less #to produce# than satin. It is often composed of 100% woven cotton although occasionally it is made from rayon. Since Sateen highly resembles satin's silky softness, and shine, while being much more cost-effective, it has stood the test of time.
What's the Two-Step Process?
Cotton fibers of carded or combed yarns are used #in a# two-step weaving process. First, the cotton is mercerized - soaked #in a# sodium hydroxide bath and then placed in an acid bath to improve strength and luster. Second, and most significantly, is the Sateen Weave: one vertical thread woven for each four horizontal threads. This renders more threads exposed about the surface, reflecting a greater quantity of light and a much higher sheen.
What's the Calendared Process?
Some cotton Sateen sheets bypass #the two#-step process #for the# calendared method. This system merely presses the fabric between two rolling pins to make the glossy sheen. The #result is# a lower grade material that is not considered genuine Sateen because, after a few washings, the sheen will fade. So, be wise when buying - if ever the Sateen seems cheap in price, it translates to cheap in quality.
Why Sateen?
Compared to silk, it is so very inexpensive. Cotton Sateen has an exceptional satin-like feel and softness with an opulent luster, and...it's #machine washable# - just perfect for bed sheets. The overwhelming majority of Sateen cotton sheets manufactured via the superior two-step process and in a wide range of Sateen thread counts.
Simply put, Sateen is an affordable and easy approach to pamper yourself.
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