Question 1

What sizes do sateen pillow shams come in?

Accepted Answer

Standard (20" × 26"), King (20" × 36"), and Euro (26" × 26"). Sold in pairs. Use Euro shams as the back layer for a fuller bed silhouette, with Standard or King in front.

Question 2

How do pillow shams differ from pillowcases?

Accepted Answer

Shams are decorative pillow covers — typically with a flange or finished edge — designed to be displayed on the bed during the day rather than slept on. Pillowcases are functional, with an open end, sized for sleeping pillows. Most beds use both.

Question 3

What does sateen weave feel like?

Accepted Answer

Sateen uses a four-over, one-under weave that brings more cotton threads to the surface, producing a smooth, silky drape with a slight sheen. The hand-feel is closer to soft satin than crisp cotton. Sateen traps a little more warmth than percale, which makes it a favorite for cold sleepers and cooler bedrooms.

Question 4

Are Quince sateen pieces organic cotton?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Quince sateen bedding uses GOTS-certified organic cotton — grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers and audited at every stage from farm to finished textile. The certification means the cotton has fewer residual chemicals than conventional cotton.

Question 5

How should I wash sateen bedding?

Accepted Answer

Machine wash cold or warm on a gentle cycle with mild detergent. Skip fabric softener — it coats the cotton fibers and dulls the sateen sheen over time. Tumble dry on low. Sateen pieces hold their sheen and softness for years with gentle care.

Question 6

What does OEKO-TEX certified mean for sateen bedding?

Accepted Answer

OEKO-TEX Standard 100 is a third-party certification confirming the textile has been tested for harmful substances — including residual chemicals from dyes, finishes, and processing — and meets limits well below standard regulatory thresholds. It is the most widely recognized chemical-safety certification for bedding.

Question 7

What other categories should I shop with sham sets?

Accepted Answer

Explore our King Linen Duvet Covers, Queen Linen Duvet Covers, Flannel Sham Sets, Percale Sham Sets, Sateen Bedding, Linen Sham Sets, Sateen Sheets and Bamboo Sham Sets Collection collections.

Sham Sets

White/Sand Signature Giza Cotton Sateen Embroidered Euro Sham

Sand Signature Giza Cotton Sateen Sham Set

Mineral Signature Giza Cotton Sateen Euro Sham

Dried Sage Signature Giza Cotton Sateen Sham Set

Espresso Signature Giza Cotton Sateen Sham Set

White Signature Giza Cotton Sateen Sham Set

White Signature Giza Cotton Sateen Euro Sham

White/Dried Sage Signature Giza Cotton Sateen Embroidered Sham Set

Sand Signature Giza Cotton Sateen Euro Sham

Dried Sage Signature Giza Cotton Sateen Euro Sham

White/Dried Sage Signature Giza Cotton Sateen Embroidered Euro Sham

Aloe Luxury Organic Sateen Sham Set