---
type: "fabric"
name: "Sateen Drapery"
slug: "sateen-drapery"
fabric_family: "upholstery_decor"
construction: "jacquard"
typical_fibers:
  - "Cotton"
  - "Polyester"
weight_gsm: "200–350 g/m²"
price_tier: 3
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/sateen-drapery"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:24:49.51295+00:00"
---

# Sateen Drapery

Sateen drapery is a luxurious, smooth fabric characterized by its glossy surface and soft hand, making it ideal for elegant window treatments and upholstery.

- **Fabric Family**: Upholstery Decor
- **Construction**: Jacquard
- **Typical Fibers**: Cotton, Polyester
- **Weight**: 200–350 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.5–1.2 mm
- **Typical Width**: 140 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$ (3 of 5)

## About Sateen Drapery

Sateen drapery is a woven fabric typically constructed using a jacquard technique, which allows for intricate patterns and textures. It is primarily made from cotton and polyester blends, providing a soft, lustrous finish that mimics the appearance of silk. The fabric's construction offers a balanced drape, making it suitable for both formal and casual settings. Sateen drapery is often used in residential and commercial interiors, where its rich texture and sheen can enhance the aesthetic appeal of any space.

## Woven Properties

- **Ends per Inch (EPI)**: 80
- **Picks per Inch (PPI)**: 60

## Stretch Properties

- **Warp Stretch**: 0%
- **Weft Stretch**: 0%

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 0.5 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 100 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 0
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.1
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

- **Luster**: Semi Bright
- **Opacity**: Opaque
- **Surface Texture**: smooth
- **Hand & Drape**: Fluid

## Performance Features

- Stain Release
- Wrinkle Resistance

## Common Finishes

- Mercerized
- Calendared
- Antimicrobial

## Common Applications

- Drapery
- Upholstery
- Bedspreads
- Cushions

## Common Uses in Detail

### Drapery & Window Treatments

Its glossy, light-catching surface makes [Sateen](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/sateen) drapery a preferred choice for elegant window treatments. The fabric drapes beautifully into flowing folds, and its smooth weave helps block light while adding a refined, polished look to formal living and dining spaces.

### Upholstery & Cushions

The jacquard construction lends structural integrity, making this fabric well suited for upholstering accent chairs, ottomans, and decorative cushions. Its soft hand and lustrous finish elevate furniture aesthetics, while the [Cotton](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/cotton)-[Polyester](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/polyester) blend offers durability for everyday decorative use.

### Bedding & Bedspreads

Smooth, cool to the touch, and visually rich, this fabric is a natural fit for bedspreads and bed covers. The [Sateen](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/sateen) weave creates a silky surface that feels luxurious against the skin while lending a hotel-inspired, sophisticated look to bedroom décor.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash cold, gentle cycle. Tumble dry low. Iron on low heat if necessary.

- Washing Machine
- Ironing
- Do Not Bleach

## Additional Information

Sateen drapery is favored for its ability to resist wrinkling and its luxurious feel, making it a popular choice for high-end interior design.

- **Regional Names**: Sateen, Satin weave
- **Sourcing Regions**: China, India, Turkey
- **Testing Standards**: Martindale/Rub count, Colorfastness to wash, Seam slippage, Tear strength

## Fibers in This Fabric

- [Cotton](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/cotton.md)
- [Polyester](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/polyester.md)

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