Sateen Fabric has a semi-glossy surface, allowing this understated fabric the opportunity to shine. With only one interlace between each warp and weft, Sateen's softness is maximized and amplified through the mercerization process, a process in which the fabric is soaked in a sodium hydroxide bath followed by an acid bath. With excellent drape and natural breath-ability, cotton sateen is great for garment construction, textile design.