---
type: "fabric"
name: "Sateen"
slug: "sateen"
fabric_family: "woven"
construction: "satin/sateen"
typical_fibers:
  - "Cotton"
weight_gsm: "150–250 g/m²"
price_tier: 3
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/sateen"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:24:39.637937+00:00"
---

# Sateen

Sateen is a luxurious woven fabric characterized by a smooth, glossy surface created through a satin weave, typically made from cotton fibers.

- **Fabric Family**: Woven
- **Construction**: Satin/Sateen
- **Typical Fibers**: Cotton
- **Weight**: 150–250 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.3–0.5 mm
- **Typical Width**: 150 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$ (3 of 5)

## About Sateen

Sateen is a type of woven fabric that features a satin weave structure, which gives it a soft, lustrous surface and a smooth hand. The fabric is primarily made from cotton, although it can also be blended with other fibers for enhanced performance. Sateen is known for its drape and is commonly used in apparel, bedding, and home textiles. Its construction allows for a higher thread count, resulting in a dense fabric that feels soft against the skin.

## Woven Properties

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

## Stretch Properties

- **Warp Stretch**: 5%
- **Weft Stretch**: 3%

## 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**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

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

## Performance Features

- Moisture Wicking
- Soft Touch
- Stain Resistant

## Common Finishes

- Mercerized
- Sanforized
- Anti Wrinkle
- DWR

## Common Applications

- Dresses
- Shirts
- Bed Linens
- Tablecloths
- Upholstery

## Common Uses in Detail

### Dresses & Shirting

Sateen's smooth, lustrous surface lends an elegant drape to dresses and dress shirts, giving garments a polished appearance without the stiffness of traditional [Satin](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/satin). Its [Cotton](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/cotton) base keeps the fabric breathable and comfortable against the skin throughout the day.

### Bed Linens

Widely favored for bed sheets and duvet covers, sateen's silky finish feels sumptuously soft against skin while its tight weave resists pilling. The subtle sheen adds a touch of luxury to bedroom décor, making it a popular choice for premium bedding collections.

### Table Linens & Upholstery

Sateen's refined sheen makes it ideal for tablecloths and napkins, elevating formal dining settings with an understated elegance. Its smooth, dense weave also suits upholstered furniture, where it provides an attractive surface that holds its shape and resists snagging under moderate use.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash in cold water, tumble dry low, iron on medium heat. Avoid bleach.

- Machine Wash
- Iron High
- Do Not Bleach

## Additional Information

Sateen is often confused with satin; however, satin is typically made from synthetic fibers like polyester, while sateen is primarily cotton. Sateen fabrics are favored for their luxurious feel and elegant drape, making them popular in high-end fashion and home décor.

- **Regional Names**: sateen cotton, satin cotton
- **Sourcing Regions**: China, India, Turkey, Pakistan
- **Testing Standards**: AATCC 61 (Colorfastness to Laundering), ASTM D5034 (Tensile Strength), AATCC 16 (Colorfastness to Light)

## Fibers in This Fabric

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

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