Why shouldn't you have the same sheets at home that are used in luxury hotels around the world? Enjoy the unrivaled silkiness of pure Egyptian cotton in a 400-thread-count sateen weave. The Queen set includes flat and fitted sheets, as well as two pillowcases, each expertly made with 150 grams per square meter of single-ply Egyptian cotton yarns. The flat sheet and pillowcases boast 6-inch hems, each with two colored bands of satin stitching. The silky smooth fitted sheet has elastic all around and 15-inch corners to snugly fit deep, luxury mattresses. Available in four sizes and five versatile colors, the sheet sets are made to coordinate with the Pinzon 400-Thread-Count Sateen Hotel Satin Stitch collection, but will go with absolutely any Pinzon bedding and home decor. The set is safe to clean at home in the washer and dryer, and measures as follows: 90-by-102-inch flat sheet, 60-by-80-by-15-inch fitted sheet, and 20-by-30-inch pillowcases.
Fabric Definitions
Egyptian Cotton: Egyptian cotton is used to make some of the highest quality linens in the world, including sumptuously soft bath and bed linens. Egyptian cotton is grown to produce a longer staple, or fiber, than generic cotton, and the longer and finer a cotton staple is, the better able it is to be spun into finer count yarns, which in turn can be knitted or woven into soft, fine, and luxurious fabrics. The staple length in Egyptian cotton averages 1-1/8 to 1-1/2 inches, but can reach over 2-1/4 inches, which is twice the size of a generic cotton fiber. Products which highlight construction of Egyptian cotton are usually referring to the extra-long-staple cotton produced largely in the Nile River Valley. The humidity and rich soil around the Nile delta produce especially long cotton fibers, which are fine and vary from a light cream to dark tan color. Egyptian cotton is strong, durable and, if cared for properly, will be long lasting.
Sateen: Sateen fabric has a supremely soft, satin-like finish resulting from a four-over-one thread weave. Standard weaves, like percale, use a one-over, one-under stitch. The four-over weave puts more threads nearer the surface, resulting in a softer, warmer surface. Sateen fabrics are most often made of mercerized cotton, but can be made of other fabrics, including cotton blends, polyester, and rayon. Mercerized threads give sateen fabrics a higher luster. Mercerization, named for process-creator John Mercer, involves treating threads with a cold concentrated sodium hydroxide solution. Mercerization also increases strength, dyeability, and resistance to mildew, as well as reduces lint. Sateens can be produced in light and heavy weights, and are ideal for bedding.
