Choosing the right fabric for your bed linens can be challenging, especially given the multitude of options and the wealth of (at times conflicting) information which is readily available. To assist you in making the right choices, and to ensure a peaceful night’s sleep, we will be sharing a series of informative blog posts on the subject.
In each post we will be shining a light on the technicalities and qualities of each of the fabrics from which your ECRU bespoke luxury bed linens can be created. You can also subscribe to our newsletter to receive guidance, as well as news of limited edition fabrics and exclusive events, directly to your mailbox by sending an email to admin@ecrulinen.com.
What is sateen cotton?
Sateen cotton (not to be confused with satin) refers to fabric made of 100% cotton and which has a lustrous finish due to the way in which the fabric is woven. With a sateen weave, more threads are placed on the surface of the fabric, giving it a slight sheen. This differs from the percale weave where the number of threads on the surface and underside of the fabric are equal, resulting in a matte finish.
Interesting fact: Cotton is the oldest natural fibre in the world with evidence of it dating back some 8000 years.
Classic and elegant
With its smooth and silky finish, sateen cotton provides a sumptuous feeling against the skin. Sateen sheets drape beautifully and create soft, elegant folds which result in a stylish look, synonymous with classic hotel luxury.
Perfect for cocooning
Sateen's denser weave means the fabric naturally retains heat, making sateen sheets perfect for cooler temperatures. The exceptionally soft feel of sateen cotton against the skin is particularly inviting at the end of a crisp autumn or winter’s day, when you want nothing more than to curl up in the sanctuary of your bedroom.
Enhance your sleep experience
Now imagine the feeling of sliding into your own bespoke luxury bed linens, handmade in Italy from exquisitely smooth sateen cotton. At ECRU we only use the finest fabrics, woven from the best long-staple cotton fibres from Egypt. This ensures that our bed sheets are supremely soft and provide that feeling of comfort wash after wash. We offer sateen cotton woven at various thread counts, as well as sateen fabric made from the world-renowned, luxurious Egyptian Giza cotton.
Make an appointment to start creating your own bespoke bed linens.
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