Satin is not produced from one specific fiber. In fact, satin is produced by weaving or by knitting fibers to produce a luster and shine on a fabric. Common fibers used to produce a satin fabric are silk, rayon, acetate, nylon, and polyester.

Woven satin materials are produced by weaving filling yarns over warp yarns. Threads are woven in such a way as to achieve a smooth, shinny appearance on the front side of the fabric. The back side of woven satin lacks the shine of the front side. The quality of woven satin is achieved by the amount and denier of the threads used to create the fabric. Higher thread counts achieve more luster and are considered to be better quality satins. A three hundred thread count or higher is considered to produce good quality sheets. The type of fiber used in the creation of satin, also helps to determine the quality of a woven satin. Silk is considered the finest quality satin; however it is expensive and requires exceptional care. Silk satin sheets sets usually can cost between $300.00 and $500.00. Most acetate satin is cheaper than other satin fabrics, but acetate satin usually requires expensive dry cleaning. Acetate satin can be damaged easily by water and is easily torn.

Knitted polyester satin has evolved into a satin fabric that impersonates the sheen and touch of bridal and silk satins. However, not all knitted polyester satins are the same quality. The grade of a knitted satin is determined by the denier of the yarns used to manufacture the satin. Many knitted satins that are produced today use mono-filament strands bound tightly together. Although this produces a lovely luster, it renders a satin fabric that is uncomfortable and feels hard to the touch. Manufacturers must apply a sizing finish to the fabric to help soften the feel. The use of multi-filament strands creates greater luster and softness. Another feature of finer denure polyester satin is its ability to breathe and to wick moisture away from the body. This wicking characteristic creates a comfortable feel summer, winter, fall, or spring. Many performance fabrics found in ski apparel and athletic wear are made with the same fine denure polyester fabric because of its exceptional wicking capabilities.

Satin Sheet-A-Gram satin sheets are made of fine denier polyester. All of our satin fabric and our satin sheets and satin pillowcases are manufactured in the United States. The fine denure used in the production of our satin simulates the feel of expensive bridal and silk satin. Satin Sheet-A-Gram satin sheets and satin pillowcases possess a beautiful luster and opulent softness. Our sheets’ ability to breathe and wick moisture away from the body creates a sheet that is luxurious and comfortable to sleep on during the hottest or coldest days of the year. An anti-snag finish is applied to Satin Sheet-A-Gram satin sheets and satin pillowcases to complete the feeling of luxury.