---
type: "fabric"
name: "Sateen Sheeting"
slug: "sateen-sheeting"
fabric_family: "specialty"
construction: "plain"
typical_fibers:
  - "Cotton"
weight_gsm: "130–200 g/m²"
price_tier: 4
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/sateen-sheeting"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:24:58.23265+00:00"
---

# Sateen Sheeting

Sateen sheeting is a luxurious cotton fabric characterized by its smooth, lustrous surface and soft hand, making it ideal for high-quality bedding and apparel.

- **Fabric Family**: Specialty
- **Construction**: Plain
- **Typical Fibers**: Cotton
- **Weight**: 130–200 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.3–0.5 mm
- **Typical Width**: 280 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$$ (4 of 5)

## About Sateen Sheeting

Sateen sheeting is a type of woven fabric made primarily from cotton fibers, known for its distinctive satin-like finish achieved through a special weaving technique that places more threads on the surface. This results in a soft, smooth texture with a subtle sheen, making it a popular choice for bed linens, pillowcases, and upscale garments. The fabric is typically heavier than standard cotton sheeting, providing durability while maintaining a comfortable feel against the skin.

## Woven Properties

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

## Stretch Properties

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

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 5 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 100 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 80
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.1
- **UPF Rating**: 10

## Appearance & Hand

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

## Performance Features

- Wrinkle Resistance
- Stain Release

## Common Finishes

- Mercerized
- Sanforized
- Calendared

## Common Applications

- Bed Linens
- Pillowcases
- Dresses
- Upscale Garments

## Common Uses in Detail

### Bed Linens & Pillowcases

Its smooth, lustrous surface and soft hand make it a premier choice for bed sheets and pillowcases. The tightly woven [Cotton](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/cotton) construction resists pilling and retains its sheen wash after wash, delivering a hotel-quality sleep experience.

### Upscale Dresses & Garments

The fabric's silky drape and subtle sheen lend an elegant finish to dresses and upscale garments. It moves gracefully with the body and holds dye richly, making it a favored choice for eveningwear and refined blouses.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash in cold water, tumble dry on low heat, iron on low if necessary.

- Machine Wash
- Tumble Dry
- Iron Low

## Additional Information

Sateen sheeting is often preferred for its luxurious feel and aesthetic appeal, making it a staple in high-end bedding collections.

- **Regional Names**: Sateen, Cotton Sateen
- **Sourcing Regions**: China, India, Pakistan, Turkey
- **Testing Standards**: AATCC 61 (Colorfastness to Laundering), ASTM D5034 (Tear Strength), ASTM D4966 (Abrasion Resistance)

## Fibers in This Fabric

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

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