sateen

American  

[sa-teen] / sæˈtin /

noun

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

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sateen British  

/ sæˈtiːn /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of sateen

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

Example Sentences

“If you’re on a budget, you might be surprised by how economical this one is. It only looks like silk, but really it’s a very practical sateen.”

From Literature

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

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

A tiger-maple four-poster was adapted to king size, covered in a down mattress cover and fitted with cotton sateen sheets.

From New York Times