Customer Reviews

Scent-Sation Satin Alternatives Queen Sheet Set, Black

5 star:		(6)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

I purchased these sheets based on previous customer reviews and comparisons with other silk/satin sheets. These sheets are a high quality material, very washable and soft to the touch. They are not silk, just silky to the touch and only on one side. If I knew then what I know now I would not make another purchase of this product mainly because the material sheds fibers more so than one would like. After 3 washes I was able to start breathing in fresh air again, while sleeping, rather than the fibers of these sheets. Cotton sheets would be more comfortable or else pure silk sheets for a true silk sheet feel.

I've owned these for a year, and I've had no problems with pilling or any other excess wear. They are fairly heavy as others have mentioned and mine have really lasted. I especially like that one side is silky and the other is "heather." In practical terms this has meant that my comforter doesn't slide off at night because it's touching the "rough" side. This is BRILLIANT, and if you're a satin or silky-feel type sheet lover as I am, these are an excellent product.

I was very disappointed in the quality of these sheets. The fabric is sub standard, thin, pilled to the point of absurdity after 5 washes and should not be called satin. the construction of the sheets, i.e. where the corners were sewn together was terrible. I understand that these sheets are supposed to be reversible, but that is no excuse for having all of the stitching exposed. I cannot believe that I paid around $100 for this sheet set. do yourself a favor and do not buy them.

I purchased the twin sheet set in the color 'Rose' about a year ago when they were on sale (paid around $30 I believe). Overall I am pleased with them and they are reasonable quality for what I paid. However, I do second some of the complaints of other reviewers:

CONS:

- The pillowcase does tend to give off lint after a few washings.

- The hem stitches are visible on the satin side of the sheet and pillowcase, which looks sort of 'cheap'. It would have been better to design the sheets so that the stitches were visible on the cotton side. I mean, why bother buying satin alternative sheets if you are going to use the cotton side?

- Cotton side is not really soft

PROS:

- Fairly good quality and thickness; satin side is soft

- Sheets have held up well despite multiple washings and dryings on the hottest cycle

- They look nice (minus the visible hem on the satin side!)

Bottom line, I would purchase these sheets again, but not for more than $30.

While this product seems similar to Scent-Sation Whispersilk, it's NOT. I have used Whispersilk for years and they held up beautifully. The "Satin Alternative" pilled within the first month. Additionally, the stitching and labels were sewn on the the soft side so as to imply that they are to be used on the flat side.

At first, I was delighted to receive these sheets. They weren't quite as heavy as I thought they would be, but they were smooth and comfortable. A good buy, I thought. BUT WITHIN 2 WEEKS, the sheets began to pill - especially at places where you move at night - at the head and under the legs. We have had these sheets only a month and they are so pilly that they are no longer usable. For the price ($79.00), I expected much better. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS ITEM.

Frankly, I buy satin sheets for one reason only. My husband has Parkinsons disease, and satin sheets allow him to move in bed more easily. These slide as well as others.

That said, some of the seams were sewn inside and others were sewn outside. I consider these seconds. Definitely not quality items.

A lot of times with affordable satin sheets the quality of the fabric is shoddy. Not so with these - this is thick, heavy, glossy "Bridal" quality satin. I own a set of these and highly reccomend.

These are not really slick like some say. They are more like a blend between satin and cotton. Still has the nice smooth feel.

I was diagnosed with a condition that requires that I wear compression "boots" to bed. Sleeping in cotton sheets was impossible, my feet would tangle in the sheets. I now sleep in a twin XL bed with a sheet lift and these Satin Alternative sheets.

My boots slide right over these sheets, so I can move freely.

Because of the sheet lifter, I did finally sew a 2 foot tail at the end of the top sheet so it was long enough to tuck under - that gave the added benefit of the sheet stays tucked in.

Satin sides sandwich me and the rough side keeps the blankets from slipping off too easily

Love the sheets - am now buying a second set.