(All this
information comes from things I have researched or been told by other
"experts")
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What's so great about satin?
Look and Feel
For most people, satin sheets are great for two reasons:
Smoothness
Shininess
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Smoothness comes from
the small size and tight weaving of the fibers. The
tighter the weave, the smoother the surface - often described
using a term called "thread-count." In order to pack so many
threads in a small space, the threads must be very thin.
Imagine how rough a sheet made of button thread would be!
Man-made fibers like polyester, nylon, and acetate can be made very
fine, which makes them perfect for
high-thread-count fabrics.
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Shininess comes from the
type of thread. Very few natural fibers are shiny; so
usually you must use a man-made fiber like polyester, nylon,
or acetate to get a shiny surface. In fact, you've probably seen
sheets described as "Sateen." These are usually
cotton sheets with very high thread counts (over 300 per inch)
that feel as smooth as normal satin sheets, but since they
are made of cotton, they are not shiny. So they really
aren't satin as the world typically views it.
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