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Organic Cotton Sateen Sham Single

Organic Cotton Sateen Sham Single

100% Cotton | 300 Thread Count | Sateen Weave | Garment-Dyed

$29
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Color Bay Sage Green
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Description

Our Organic washed cotton sateen shams have a 1/2" micro-flange with double stitch detail and an envelope closure to hold your pillow insert snugly in place.

Contrasting white double stitch detail.

Sham vs. Pillowcase

Shams and Pillowcases are both used to protect pillow inserts, but there are a wide variety of constructions. Typically, shams are more fitted and employ some method of closure to keep the pillow in place, whereas pillowcases loosely encase the pillow and are open on the side.

  • 100% cotton
  • Sateen weave
  • 300 thread count
  • Garment-washed

Fabric

Twenty years ago, we wanted a sateen that did not require ironing. That’s it. What we did not know was that with our special washes in our dye-house, we would create something so soft that would not only get better with use but last. Our Organic washed cotton sateen is not only woven with pure 60’s yarn but it is also 100% Egyptian Cotton. Organic washed cotton sateen provides just the right balance of softness and warmth as you slide into sleep.

We hope you enjoy it and sleep as well as we do.

Care Details

Wash

Wash should be separated into light & dark colors. Do not overload machine as this will damage long cotton fibers. We recommend a lukewarm wash cycle with a gentle detergent & a cool rinse.

Bleach may be used on white cotton bed linens only. Avoid using products that contain whitening agents such as chlorine bleach, alpha hydroxy acids and benzoyl peroxide on garment-dyed items. The reactive dyes used for garment-dyeing are not resistant to these whitening agents.

The largest challenge with garment-dyeing is the truth that it is an art, and not a science. We must allow for a shade variation of +/- 10% from dye-lot to dye-lot.

Learn more about Garment-Dyeing.

Drying

Tumble dry with low heat.Remove bed linens promptly from the machine to reduce wrinkling. For best results, line dry.

Ironing

We at MATTEO tend to prefer a lived-in look, as such, you don't find us ironing our sheets too frequently. If you prefer a crisp looking bed, our cotton bed linens should be pressed while slightly damp using the Lightweight Cotton or Medium setting.

Size
inches cm
King 20 x 36 51 x 91
Queen 20 x 30 51 x 76
Euro 26 x 26 66 x 66

Important Notice

All products purchased from the MATTEOX clearance page are samples that might exhibit visible flaws, including, but not limited to, off-color shades, incorrect threads, and faded edges. Products purchased in the same color might be different tones owing to differences from their respective dye lots. Products purchased at 50% off are eligible for a full refund. Products purchased at 60% off are only eligible for exchanges or store credit. Products purchased at 80% off or below are FINAL SALE.

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Frequently asked questions

What material is the Organic Cotton Sateen Sham made from?
The sham is made from 100% Egyptian cotton in a sateen weave at 300 thread count, woven with pure 60's yarn in both warp and weft. It is garment-washed at MATTEO's Los Angeles dye-house using non-toxic reactive dyes, which gives the fabric its characteristic softness without requiring ironing. The organic cotton is OEKO-TEX certified, making it a good choice for those with sensitive skin.

What is the difference between a sham and a pillowcase?
A sham has a more structured construction than a pillowcase: it holds the pillow insert in place with a closure (here, an envelope back), and this sham adds a 1/2-inch micro-flange with contrasting white double-stitch detail around the perimeter. A standard pillowcase loosely encases the pillow and is open on one side without a closure or decorative border. Shams are typically used as the finished, visible layer on a made bed, while pillowcases serve a more functional sleeping role.

What sizes are available, and what are the exact dimensions?
The Organic Cotton Sateen Sham is available in Queen, King, and Euro sizes. Queen measures 20 x 30 inches (51 x 76 cm), King measures 20 x 36 inches (51 x 91 cm), and Euro measures 26 x 26 inches (66 x 66 cm). Select the size that corresponds to your pillow insert for a proper fit.

Is this sham a good option for sensitive skin?
Yes. The fabric is 100% organic Egyptian cotton, OEKO-TEX certified, and dyed with non-toxic reactive dyes at MATTEO's dye-house. The garment-washing process softens the sateen weave so it feels broken-in from the first use rather than stiff or scratchy. For sensitive skin, MATTEO recommends washing in a lukewarm cycle with a gentle detergent and avoiding any products containing chlorine bleach, alpha hydroxy acids, or benzoyl peroxide on garment-dyed colors.

How do I wash and care for a garment-dyed cotton sateen sham?
Machine wash in a lukewarm cycle with a gentle detergent and a cool rinse, separating light and dark colors. Do not overload the machine, as overloading can damage the long cotton fibers. Tumble dry on low heat and remove promptly to minimize wrinkling; line drying gives the best results. Bleach may only be used on white cotton shams; avoid whitening agents on garment-dyed colors, as reactive dyes are not resistant to them. If you prefer a crisper finish, press the sham while slightly damp on the Lightweight Cotton or Medium iron setting.

What does garment-washing do to the sateen fabric?
Garment-washing means the finished sham, not just the raw fabric, goes through MATTEO's wash process in the dye-house before it ships. This pre-softens the 300 thread count sateen and eliminates the initial stiffness common in unwashed cotton, so the sham feels lived-in from the first night. Because garment-dyeing is an art rather than a controlled science, a shade variation of plus or minus 10% between dye lots is normal and expected. You can read more about MATTEO's garment-dyeing process here.

What is a 300 thread count sateen weave, and is it hotel quality?
Thread count measures the number of yarns per square inch of woven fabric; 300 thread count in a sateen weave produces a fabric that is denser and has a subtle sheen on the face side, which gives sateen its characteristic smooth hand. The sateen construction means the face threads float over more warp threads, creating the surface softness associated with hotel-quality pillow shams. MATTEO's sateen uses pure 60's Egyptian cotton yarn, which prioritizes fiber quality over artificially inflated thread counts, giving the fabric durability and softness that holds up over repeated washing.

How does this sham close, and will it keep the pillow insert in place?
The sham uses an envelope closure on the back, which overlaps the fabric to hold the pillow insert securely without buttons, zippers, or ties. The 1/2-inch micro-flange border with double-stitch detail runs around all four edges, adding structure and keeping the insert from shifting. This construction is the same finish used on the full-priced Organic Cotton Sateen Sham collection designed and manufactured by MATTEO in Los Angeles.