How to Care For Your Egyptian Cotton Sateen

Our Egyptian Cotton Sateen sheets really can do it all, offering comfort, breathability and style. Crafted from Egyptian cotton, the sateen weave boasts a smooth and slinky hand feel with a lustrous finish — making every night’s sleep feel totally luxe.  

To help you enjoy your Egyptian Cotton Sateen for years to come, we’ve put together this quick care guide. 

To maintain optimum hygiene and freshness, it’s recommended to wash your sheets once a week. If a weekly wash isn’t possible, aim for at least one wash every two weeks.

For easy care, all Sheridan bed linen can be machine washed — this includes our Egyptian Cotton Sateen sheets.  

To help your bedding last beautifully, it’s important to protect the fibres throughout the washing process. Start by washing your Egyptian Cotton Sateen sheets separately to avoid overcrowding the machine — this will also help to ensure a more even wash.

Choose a warm, gentle wash cycle at 40 degrees Celsius. The slow cycle and warm temperature will help remove any build-up of dirt and natural body oils, as well as chemical residue from detergents. 

Use a mild detergent and wait until it is fully diluted in the water before putting sheets in the washing machine. Follow the amount recommended on the laundry liquid bottle or box to determine how much to use.

We recommend using a eucalyptus-based detergent such as wool wash. When choosing your detergent, look for one that is free from Optical Brightening Agents (OBAs). This is a very common ingredient in most detergents and is great for keeping whites white, however can also weaken and discolour certain fabric fibres.

Fabric softener is not necessary for washing your Egyptian Cotton Sateen, so it’s best to leave this one in the cupboard. 

Air drying is best for the longevity of your sheets but can sometimes leave the fabric feeling a bit stiff to the touch. If you plan to air dry the sheets, 10-12 minutes on medium heat in the dryer before you hang them out to dry helps to re-orient the fibres after washing and leaves a soft finish on the surface of the fabric.

When drying in the dryer, be careful not to overload the machine. Drying items in smaller loads allows for even drying of your sheets. Dry your items, in small batches, for no longer than 20 minutes on the low or medium heat setting. Be cautious not to over dry your Egyptian Cotton Sateen as this will weaken the fibres and potentially cause them to deteriorate.

Remove the sheets from the dryer while they are still slightly damp. Spread them out neatly on the bed or hang them over a railing or shower curtain rod to finish air-drying. Gravity will do the work of eliminating nearly all wrinkles. The cool, gentle flutter of a ceiling fan is also great for the final stage of drying. Avoid drying in direct sun.

Please always ensure your bed linen is completely dry before storing in your linen closet to prevent any dampness and mildew. 

If you do choose to iron your Egyptian Cotton Sateen, we recommend that you use your iron on a warm setting. Remember to also avoid any studs, buttons or decorative panels.