That is percale, and it typically has a matte finish. Similarly, sateen is also a type of weave, primarily used in Bamboo and Cotton. It is a ‘four over, one under weave’ and this creates a ...

No one does sateen sheets better than Brooklinen. Sateen features a weave pattern where three or four threads pass over one thread, resulting in a high thread count and smooth, silky finish.

They’re super smooth and have a sateen weave that makes them very breathable. They’re on the thinner side of some sheets we tested, but I think that is a bonus for some hot sleepers.