Nothing feels quite as luxurious as laying down on satin sheets. There is something about satin, and satin bed sheets in particular, that can make you feel great about yourself and your life in general. The smooth soft feeling against your skin is pleasant and relaxing. Unfortunately, they do take a little more care than regular cotton or linen sheets however. In my opinion it is well worth the little extra effort you have to extend in order to keep them in good condition.
Believe it or not one of your first considerations should be the location of your bed and its proximity to a window, as well as how much bright sunshine enters your room. Although once exclusively made from silk, satin is now made from several different materials including silk, rayon or other synthetic materials such as polyester. If your satin sheet set is made from either silk or nylon they will fade if exposed to direct sunlight, so you may want to consider a polyester satin instead.
Another thing to keep in mind is what you will be doing while in bed, as odd as that may sound. For example, if you regularly enjoy a nice, luxurious massage with massage oils you may want to stick to a polyester satin as oil can damage silk and nylon. If you have to wash your sheets often, opt for a satin that is easy to machine wash and care for.
When it comes to actually laundering your satin sheets bedding, how to go about it all depends on the material they are made from. Having said that, many people find it is easiest to dry-clean their satin bedding, especially the larger comforters or bedspreads and other bulky items. Traditional silk satin sheets should be treated very gently when it comes to washing and drying. It is usually best to hand wash them in warm water. Do not wring them out very much at all, as that can damage the thread, instead just gently bunch them up and give them a gentle squeeze. As silk is very sensitive to sunlight you should dry them in a shaded area. Caring for acetate sheets is also very similar to caring for silk sheets. Acetate will burn very easily when exposed to heat so you should never wash them in hot water nor place them in a dryer. Polyester and Nylon satin sheets are the easiest to care for. You can wash both on a gentle cycle on the washing machine and dry on very low heat in the dryer. Nylon sheets should not be hung out in the sun to dry. With proper care your gorgeous deep red, gold or black satin sheets should last for years and look great in your fitted bedroom giving your house a great look and feel.