Satin Bedsheet Double

Satin bedsheet for a double bed: a smooth, dressy finish for the main bedroom

The double bed is where most Indian couples sleep, and often the bed that guests see when they peek into the main bedroom. A satin double bedsheet gives it a smooth, softly glossy finish that looks dressed-up without extra cushions or a bedspread. Soft Souls satin double bedsheets measure 90 × 100 inches and come with two matching pillow covers, in wine, silver grey and navy blue.

Satin, explained in one minute

Satin is a way of weaving. The threads on the face of the fabric float over several cross-threads at a time, so the surface is made of long, smooth runs that catch the light. That gives satin its sheen and its gliding feel. It says nothing about the fibre: satin can be woven from different fibres, and satin is not silk. Our product pages never call satin silk.

Fit on a double mattress

Our double mattresses measure 54 × 75 inches. A 90 × 100 inch sheet leaves about 18 inches to tuck down each side and about 12 inches at each end, which is generous. That matters more with satin than with cotton: satin's smooth face slides more easily, so the extra fabric under the mattress is what holds the sheet in place through a night of two people turning. On an older 48-inch double bed you have even more to tuck.

Choosing a colour for satin

Satin's sheen deepens colour, so the same shade looks richer in satin than in a matte fabric.

• Wine glows warmly under yellow bedside lamps and suits teak and sheesham furniture.
• Silver grey catches daylight and keeps a north-facing or small bedroom feeling bright.
• Navy blue looks deep and restful under cool white lights and hides everyday marks well.

Look at the real product photos on each colour's page, and remember that satin shifts slightly in tone as the light changes through the day.

Satin and air-conditioned bedrooms

Many couples run the AC for part of the night and then switch to the fan. Satin's cool first touch is welcome on a warm evening; in a cold AC room, the same smooth surface can feel cool for longer, so a light quilt or dohar on top is a good idea. If one of you runs warm and the other runs cold, a satin sheet with separate light blankets often settles the argument.

Avoiding snags

The long floats that make satin smooth can catch on sharp edges. A few habits keep the surface perfect:

• Take off rings, bangles and bracelets with rough edges before bed.
• Keep toenails and heels smooth; dry, cracked heels can drag on satin.
• Keep phone covers with rough edges and hair clips off the bed.
• If a thread does catch, do not cut it. Gently ease the fabric around it until the loop sinks back.

Washing a satin double bedsheet

1. Turn the sheet inside out and wash it with its two pillow covers, on a gentle or delicate cycle in cool water.
2. Use a mild liquid detergent rather than a harsh powder, and skip bleach.
3. Wash wine and navy separately for the first few washes.
4. Do not crowd the drum with towels or jeans, which rub and snag the face.
5. Dry in the shade, draped over a line rather than pegged at one corner.

Ironing satin

Most satin sheets need little ironing if they are shaken out and hung while damp. If you do iron, use a low setting on the reverse side, or press through a cotton cloth. A hot iron directly on the shiny face can leave a glazed patch that does not wash out.

Satin double bedsheet questions

Is it silk? No. It is a satin weave. See the silk bedsheet guide for the difference.

How many pillow covers are included? Two.

Will it fit a queen bed? It will cover a 60-inch queen mattress but leave less to tuck; satin needs that tuck, so a satin bedsheet queen is the better choice.

A satin double set as a gift

A double bedsheet set is one of the most useful gifts for a wedding, a housewarming or a couple setting up their first home, because almost every couple sleeps on a double bed and almost nobody has enough good sheets. Satin looks special when it is unwrapped, and the matching pair of pillow covers makes it a complete gift. If you are unsure of the bed size, a double set is the safest choice for a 4 to 4½-foot bed; for a newer flat with a 5-foot bed, choose queen.

How many satin sets to keep

Satin dries fast, but it still helps to rotate. Two sets let one rest while the other is on the bed, which spreads the wear evenly across both. A third set in a different colour lets you change the look of the room for a festival or for visiting family without buying anything else.

Making the bed with satin

Because satin is smooth, it shows every wrinkle on the mattress beneath it. Pat the mattress flat first, smooth the sheet from the centre outwards with both palms, then tuck. The result looks crisp for longer than a matte sheet made in a hurry.

Complete the bed

Add a set of satin pillow covers for extra pillows, or see all double bedsheets. Satin double bedsheets start from ₹587.00, inclusive of all taxes, with cash on delivery and 7-day returns on unused products.

Part of our Bedsheets range. Also see Satin Bedsheet, Double Bedsheet, Satin Bedsheet Single, Satin Bedsheet Queen, Satin Bedsheet King, Silk Bedsheet.