Silky Soft Bedding Without the Silk Price – Bamboo Sateen Explained

Short answer: Silky soft bamboo bedding is made in a sateen weave from bamboo viscose. The weave creates the smooth, lustrous surface you know from silk, while the bamboo fibres take care of moisture transport and temperature regulation. The result is a silk-like feel to sleep in, without the demanding care that real silk requires.

What is bamboo sateen?

Sateen is not a material but a weave, where the threads run long across the surface so the fabric turns smooth and picks up a soft sheen. When that weave is made in bamboo viscose, you get the best of both worlds: the smoothness of sateen and the breathability of bamboo. Have a look at our selection of bamboo bedding.

Why it feels like silk

The fibres in bamboo viscose are smooth and round, and in a sateen weave the fabric glides across your skin without catching or scratching. At the same time it keeps you dry, because the fibres move moisture away – and that makes a noticeable difference if you sleep hot. Read more in our post on better sleep with bamboo.

How to complete the bedroom

Pair the duvet cover with a bamboo fitted sheet, and finish it off with bamboo nightwear, so the whole night is spent in the same breathable material. You will find more for the home under home and homewear in bamboo.

Frequently asked questions

Is bamboo sateen the same as silk?

No. Silk is an animal fibre, while bamboo sateen is bamboo viscose woven in a sateen weave. The feel is silk-like, but the care is far easier.

Can bamboo sateen be machine washed?

Yes. Wash at 30-40 degrees on a gentle cycle, and the fabric will keep its smoothness and sheen for a long time.

Why does bamboo sateen feel cool?

The weave is smooth and sits close to the skin, and the bamboo viscose draws moisture and heat away, so the fabric feels cool to the touch.