Sateen Bedding
Sateen refers to a weave, not a fibre. In a sateen weave, the threads pass over several others, creating a smooth surface with a subtle lustre and a soft, fluid drape. At VON SCHÜTZ, our cotton sateen is woven in Northern Italy from American Pima cotton. Each set is made to order in our ateliers, in the standard sizes of our collection or made to your own dimensions.
320 TC · 120 g/m² · Woven in Northern Italy · Made to Order
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What is sateen?
Sateen refers to the weave of a fabric, not to the fibre. In a sateen weave, the weft thread passes over several warp threads before being interlaced again. These longer thread floats create a smooth surface and allow light to glide across it, producing a subtle lustre on the face of the fabric while the reverse remains matt.
The lustre describes the surface, not the material. A silky sheen does not mean that the fabric contains silk; the fibre used is independent of the weave.
Our cotton sateen is woven from combed, long-staple cotton. The fine, even yarn creates a dense, uniform surface.
Cotton Sateen and Mako Sateen
Cotton sateen is a cotton fabric woven in a sateen weave. Cotton sateen made from long-staple cotton is often referred to commercially as Mako sateen.
As the term alone reveals little about the fibre’s origin and processing, we name the fibre explicitly: long-staple American Pima cotton.
The Classico Collection
Cotton sateen · 320 TC · 120 g/m²
The fine yarn creates a dense, even surface with the characteristic lustre of sateen. Classico comes in Black, Taupe Greige, and Marble White.
Classico Sateen Collection
Sateen or Percale?
Sateen and percale differ in their weave — and therefore in their appearance and feel. In sateen, the threads float over several interlacing points, creating a finely lustrous surface and a soft, fluid drape. In percale, the warp and weft threads cross one over one; the fabric remains matt and feels drier and crisper.
Neither quality is better — they simply have different characters.
Sateen and Percale Compared
Sateen
Percale
For a matt, cooler and drier surface, explore our percale bedding.
Black, Taupe Greige, and Marble White
The subtle lustre of sateen takes on a different character in each of the three colours. In Black, the interplay between light and surface is most pronounced. Taupe Greige combines the warmth of beige with the calm of a muted grey. Marble White is a restrained, solid shade of white.
From the Atelier
Every set is made only after your order is placed. It is cut and sewn in our ateliers in Germany and Poland, while the fabric is woven for us in Northern Italy.
The weaving mill is a certified member of the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, and all fabrics in our current bedding collection are certified to OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100.
Every set leaves the atelier without plastic, packed in a reusable fabric bag.
Sateen Bedding made in Your Size
Made in your size. Even 285×280 cm.
The dimensions of your duvet and pillows are what matter, not the size of the bed. Alongside the standard sizes in our collection, we make bedding in any technically feasible dimensions.
Send us the width and length in centimetres. Oliwia, our Atelier Concierge, will reply personally by email or WhatsApp and confirm the price before you order. An overview of our standard dimensions is available in the bedding size guide.
A set comprising one duvet cover and one pillowcase starts at €120.
A fabric is best understood by touch. You may order a sample before making your decision; the sample fee will be credited in full towards your purchase. Request a fabric sample.
Care: Wash at up to 40°C
Sateen bedding should be washed inside out at up to 40°C with the zip closed. It may be tumble-dried on a low setting and ironed inside out at up to 150°C.
When in doubt, follow the sewn-in care label.
Questions About Sateen Bedding
What is sateen bedding?
Sateen bedding is woven in a sateen weave, in which the threads pass over several others, giving the surface its subtle lustre and the fabric its fluid drape. Sateen refers to the weave, not the fibre.
At VON SCHÜTZ, our sateen is woven from American Pima cotton at a thread count of 320, and every set is sewn to order.
What does Mako sateen mean?
Mako sateen is a trade name for cotton sateen made from long-staple cotton. As the term reveals little about the fibre’s origin or processing, we name the fibre explicitly: American Pima cotton.
What is the difference between sateen and percale?
Sateen has a subtle sheen and a soft, fluid drape, while percale is matt and feels cooler, drier and crisper.
The difference lies in the weave: in sateen, the threads float over several interlacing points, whereas in percale, the warp and weft threads cross one over one.
At VON SCHÜTZ, both are woven from American Pima cotton.
Is sateen bedding warm or cool?
How warm sateen bedding feels depends primarily on the duvet, the room temperature and how you experience warmth — not on the weave alone.
Cotton sateen feels smooth and soft against the skin. Cotton is breathable and absorbs moisture.
How should sateen bedding be cared for?
Wash sateen bedding inside out at up to 40°C with the zip closed. Tumble-dry on a low setting.
For an especially smooth finish, iron the fabric inside out at up to 150°C. When in doubt, follow the care label on the product.
Which sizes and custom dimensions are available?
Our standard sizes range from 135×200 cm to 280×240 cm. We also make any technically feasible custom size, including dimensions such as 285×280 cm.
Send us the width and length in centimetres. Our atelier will confirm the price before you place your order.