I think we can all agree there is nothing more important than a good night's sleep — and the best way to do that? With soft, cozy, and comfortable sheets. But to be honest, I always find shopping for these essential bedding layers complicated. It's the technical terms that throw me: sateen vs percale? What's the difference? What does it mean?
To weigh in on which is the best bedding material, sateen vs percale, I spoke with Kelly Hannon, chief merchandising officer and sheet aficionado at everyone's favorite, Brooklinen. And when it comes to these types of bedding, she quickly put me straight: contrary to what you may think, neither are actually materials, but rather types of weaves used to create fabrics, both commonly made with cotton.
