Cotton Sateen feels and looks like satin but stands up to everyday washing machine abuse like cotton. Cotton Sateen is easy to handle in the sewing machine, it feeds evenly and stays put when you want it to - but unlike cotton fabrics, it also has a yummy drape to it. Printed or solid, cotton sateen is made in many different weights, making it good choice for upholstery as well as clothing. Cotton sateen is also available in stretchy varieties.