Review of Pinzon 400-Thread-Count Egyptian Cotton Sateen Hotel Duvet

I ordered the duvet cover and shams.They are packaged as a no-name product with no info - the packaging does not say anything about the thread-count or anything else about the material that you would expect from a quality product.It only says "Pinzon sheet set", the size, and made in China.The fabric was rougher than expected, and I buy a lot of bedding.I do not believe this was 400 thread-count and was not a sateen weave either.I sent them all back.If you're not fussy about how they feel, however, they were pretty and true to color description.

Product Description
Why shouldn't you have the same sumptuous bedding at home that is used in luxury hotels around the world? Enjoy the unrivaled silkiness of pure Egyptian cotton in a 400-thread-count sateen weave. The Pinzon Hotel Satin Stitch duvet is expertly made with 150 grams per square meter of single-ply Egyptian cotton yarns for exceptional quality and durability. On the bottom and both sides, the white duvet features two colored rows of satin stitching to offset a 2-inch flange. It is finished with a hidden button closure in a sturdy, 2-inch placket on the back. Available in two sizes and five versatile satin-stitch colors, the duvet is made to coordinate with the Pinzon 400-Thread-Count Sateen Hotel Satin Stitch Collection, but will go with absolutely any Pinzon bedding and home decor. The queen duvet measures 88 by 88 inches and is safe to clean at home in the washer and dryer.

Fabric Definitions
Egyptian Cotton: Egyptian cotton is used to make some of the highest quality linens in the world, including sumptuously soft bath and bed linens. Egyptian cotton is grown to produce a longer staple, or fiber, than generic cotton, and the longer and finer a cotton staple is, the better able it is to be spun into finer count yarns, which in turn can be knitted or woven into soft, fine, and luxurious fabrics. The staple length in Egyptian cotton averages 1-1/8 to 1-1/2 inches, but can reach over 2-1/4 inches, which is twice the size of a generic cotton fiber. Products which highlight construction of Egyptian cotton are usually referring to the extra-long-staple cotton produced largely in the Nile River Valley. The humidity and rich soil around the Nile delta produce especially long cotton fibers, which are fine and vary from a light cream to dark tan color. Egyptian cotton is strong, durable and, if cared for properly, will be long lasting.

Sateen: Sateen fabric has a supremely soft, satin-like finish resulting from a four-over-one thread weave. Standard weaves, like percale, use a one-over, one-under stitch. The four-over weave puts more threads nearer the surface, resulting in a softer, warmer surface. Sateen fabrics are most often made of mercerized cotton, but can be made of other fabrics, including cotton blends, polyester, and rayon. Mercerized threads give sateen fabrics a higher luster. Mercerization, named for process-creator John Mercer, involves treating threads with a cold concentrated sodium hydroxide solution. Mercerization also increases strength, dyeability, and resistance to mildew, as well as reduces lint. Sateens can be produced in light and heavy weights, and are ideal for bedding.

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