Sateen weave is a type of cotton weave, which is one thread over and three threads under. This is different from the percale cotton weave – the traditional one thread over and one thread under. These additional threads make sateen slightly warmer on the skin, so it's great for cooler sleepers.
Choose 200 thread count and above - anything less will wear badly, rip and develop holes! Be wary of really high thread counts over 800 which can produce very stiff sheets and duvet covers that are not very comfortable to sleep on and are really hard to iron! We picked 600 thread count for our Egyptian cotton bed linen.
When we use the term bed linen we are generally referring to the sheets used to cover the mattress so that the sleeper is comfortable and the mattress is protected. If blankets or covers are being used a second sheet needs to be used for comfort between the sleeper and the roughness of the blankets. If a continental quilt is being used the top sheet is usually omitted.
Tencel:Tencel is a similar material to bamboo viscose. However, it is made from eucalyptus instead of bamboo and uses a slightly different manufacturing process. Tencel is actually a brand name — the generic term for this material is eucalyptus lyocell.
Bed Sheet Thread Count



Satin:Satin is an extremely similar weave to sateen — in fact, it’s basically the same thing. Satin also uses a three or four over, one under weave. However, thedifferencelies in the materials used to create the weave. Satin is made exclusively with filament fibers, while sateen is made with staple fibers.
The term bed sheet was first used in the 15th century.[1] Bed sheets were traditionally white and made of cotton, linen or silk, however, now various colors and patterns are used.
Bed Sheets: The Foundation of Comfort
A common issue with microfiber sheets is static electricity. Due to the synthetic nature of microfiber, static electricity can sometimes build up, causing sheets to cling to your body or feel uncomfortable. To reduce static, it is recommended to wash microfiber sheets with fabric softener or in the dryer, or use an anti-static spray when making the bed.

