what is sateen
Cotton sateen is used for sheets and bed linen. Sateen made from other fabrics is often used as lining for garments, curtains and upholstery. Properties and qualities. Sateen is a smooth fabric. The sateen weave means that there is a silky glossy finish on one side and a matte flat finish on the underside. If made with cotton with a high thread count, sateen is a relatively durable material. The smoothness and high lustre of sateen means gives it a luxury quality.