Long-Staple Cotton Sateen Bedding Bundle

Long-staple cotton woven in a sateen weave at 400 thread count makes up this bedding bundle of sheets, duvet cover, and pillowcases. Cotton is a touch sensory experience.

Staple length is the length of the cotton fiber, and long fibers spin into smooth, strong yarn. The sateen weave floats more yarn on the surface than a plain weave does, which gives the fabric its smooth face, and the cotton is softened before weaving.

Research shows that cotton, a gentle, low-intensity tactile input, is easier for the somatosensory cortex to interpret, supporting a calmer physical response to touch (McGlone, Wessberg, & Olausson, 2014). Cotton’s smooth, rounded fibers help limit sensory overload. Research indicates that overwhelming the skin increases tension, and cotton worn against the skin can help alleviate it (Hatch & Maibach, 1995). Many people purchase cotton in moderate climates because its natural airflow and low-friction contact help maintain steady comfort. According to McGlone et al. (2014), soft, familiar materials such as cotton can comfort individuals experiencing anxiety or sensory overload.

A continuous elastic hem holds the fitted sheet, labelled sides guide it onto the bed, corner ties hold the duvet insert in place, and a hidden button closure finishes the duvet cover. The bundle dresses a complete bed in twin through California king.

Details

• Product: Bedding bundle
• Material: 100% long-staple cotton sateen
• Cotton origin: Australian
• Thread count: 400
• Includes: 1 flat sheet; 1 fitted sheet; 1 duvet cover; 4 pillowcases (3 for twin)
• Pillowcase size: Standard for twin, full and queen; king for king and California king
• Sizes: Twin; full; queen; king; California king
• Closure: Hidden button closure; interior corner ties
• Fitted sheet hem: Continuous elastic
• Twin dimensions: flat sheet 68 in. x 94 in. (172.7 x 238.8 cm); fitted sheet 39 in. x 76 in. x 16 in. (99.1 x 193.0 x 40.6 cm); pillow cover 20 in. x 26.5 in. (50.8 x 67.3 cm); duvet cover 68 in. x 86 in. (172.7 x 218.4 cm); pillowcase set 20 in. x 26.5 in. (50.8 x 67.3 cm)
• Full dimensions: flat sheet 81 in. x 96 in. (205.7 x 243.8 cm); fitted sheet 54 in. x 75 in. x 16 in. (137.2 x 190.5 x 40.6 cm); pillow cover 20 in. x 26.5 in. (50.8 x 67.3 cm); duvet cover 94 in. x 90 in. (238.8 x 228.6 cm); pillowcase set 20 in. x 26.5 in. (50.8 x 67.3 cm)
• Queen dimensions: flat sheet 90 in. x 102 in. (228.6 x 259.1 cm); fitted sheet 60 in. x 80 in. x 16 in. (152.4 x 203.2 x 40.6 cm); pillow cover 20 in. x 26.5 in. (50.8 x 67.3 cm); duvet cover 94 in. x 90 in. (238.8 x 228.6 cm); pillowcase set 20 in. x 26.5 in. (50.8 x 67.3 cm)
• King dimensions: flat sheet 108 in. x 102 in. (274.3 x 259.1 cm); fitted sheet 76 in. x 80 in. x 16 in. (193.0 x 203.2 x 40.6 cm); pillow cover 20 in. x 36.5 in. (50.8 x 92.7 cm); duvet cover 100 in. x 90 in. (254.0 x 228.6 cm); pillowcase set 20 in. x 36.5 in. (50.8 x 92.7 cm)
• California king dimensions: flat sheet 108 in. x 102 in. (274.3 x 259.1 cm); fitted sheet 72 in. x 84 in. x 16 in. (182.9 x 213.4 x 40.6 cm); pillow cover 20 in. x 36.5 in. (50.8 x 92.7 cm); duvet cover 100 in. x 90 in. (254.0 x 228.6 cm); pillowcase set 20 in. x 36.5 in. (50.8 x 92.7 cm)
• Care: Machine wash separately in cold water on a gentle cycle; mild detergent; tumble dry low or air dry; warm iron on cotton setting

Pairing Note

Textiles provide tactile grounding by activating the skin’s mechanoreceptors to produce calming physical feedback (McGlone et al., 2014) and ease tension (McEwen, 2007). Visual: People often look at color, pattern, and form while touching fabric. The eyes help the brain understand what the hands are feeling (Lakoff, 1987). When the visual cue matches the texture, the sensory cue helps the brain process the experience more efficiently, making the experience clearer. This visual-tactile pairing creates a small resonance of emotional steadiness (Juslin & Västfjäll, 2008) and strengthens memory through familiar sensory combinations (Herz, 2016).