sateen

[ sa-teen ]

noun

1. a strong cotton fabric constructed in satin weave and having a lustrous face.

sateen

/ sæˈtiːn /

noun

1. a glossy linen or cotton fabric, woven in such a way that it resembles satin

Word History and Origins

Origin of sateen¹

1875–80; variant of satin, by association with velveteen

Word History and Origins

Origin of sateen¹

C19: changed from satin , on the model of velveteen

Example Sentences

Available in silky sateen and percale cotton, the long-sleeved sets will come in a selection of prints from the interiors company Schumacher, like the graphic, almost floral Levi, the polka-dot Celine and the botanical Pomegranate as well as solid colors and crisp white.

From New York Times

If you’re looking for something thicker, with a silky feel and a loose-knit weave for warmth, consider sheets made with cotton sateen.

From Washington Post

Percale cotton sheets are lighter, crisper and more breathable than sateen.

From Washington Post

The Parachute line also includes brushed cotton, which feels “worn-in like a T-shirt”; a smooth sateen with a warmer feel; and linen, which is heavier but still breathable.

From Seattle Times

The Parachute line also includes brushed cotton, which feels “worn in like a T-shirt”; a smooth sateen with a warmer feel; and linen, which is heavier but still breathable.

From Washington Post