Should I get silk or sateen sheets? Please help! I don't know!?

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Should I get silk or sateen sheets? Please help! I don't know!?

Answer 1

Well I live in the north west way south of you if your in Alaska

And I found both of the sheets your asking about are VERY cold to the touch. and they don't hold up very well.  I work with my hands and they are very rough and seem to snag up on silk and sateen sheets but I do think silk is the way to go SMOOTH. I would think you would want a good quality down comforter just to stay warm.

Answer 2

Silk would cost A LOT. Get sateen, it feels the same and i'ts cheaper. That way if you ruin your sheets you won't feel as bad.

Answer 3

it's true, satin is cheaper, but go for the silk... it's really breathable and will actually keep you cool on a warm night and toasty on a cold night.  satin is s**y at 1st but can get really sweaty and gross.

satin:  + smooth, shiny, easy to wash, cheap; - sweaty

silk:  + even smoother, shinier, breathable; - expensive, need to wash carefully

the other pitfall with silk is to make sure you get mulberry silk (high quality).  Also, they say you have to hand wash it, i think machine wash on the delicate cycle with a gentle soap like Zero works fine.  if your feet are calloused they'll fray the bottom of the fitted sheet too.... so wear socks or get a pumice!