(All this
information comes from things I have researched or been told by other
"experts")
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Satin Sheet Information |
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Construction:
- Silk and satin sheets are available in any size a normal
sheet would be - If you have a king-size bed, be sure to order
the right king "size": California or Eastern.
Because woven satin materials are typically
only available in 45 inch widths, anything wider than a twin
sheet (why would you buy satin twin sheets?) will have a seam.
Most companies make this seam right down the middle. A few
companies make two seams, so that there is a nice, wide center
panel, and the two seams are off to the sides. There are
pros and cons to each approach.
I prefer one seam down the middle, as my husband and I may spend
some time in the middle of the bed, but when we fall asleep on
our own sides, neither of us is sleeping on a seam.
The alternate view is that if you sleep together toward the
middle of the bed, or you usually sleep alone, having the smooth
center panel is very nice.
- Be careful of companies that offer seamless satin
sheets - they may be
offering a knit instead of a woven surface. There are some
looms overseas that weave wide panels of satin, but they are
rare. Email your questions first.
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Colors:
- I love the richness of color that satin offers. Deep,
blues, solid blacks, and bright reds are my favorites.
Unfortunately, they also show stains (wink!). Personally,
I have champagne color sheets with a choice of
two different satin bedspreads: a lighter one that is blue for
summer, and a heavier dark burgundy one for winter. I have
about 5 sets of the champagne sheets since they go with
everything.
- You can also get prints (better for
satin comforters than for the
sheets in my opinion) and patterns. Patterns can be very
nice, as the fabric can be woven to mix shiny and dull surfaces
to create beautiful designs that hide marks and stains very
well.
Suggested
online Satin Sheets Stores
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to the satin sheets guide
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satin ann 2003
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