Pinzon Fleur Jacquard Egyptian Cotton Sateen 20-By-36-Inch King Sham, French Blue/Chocolate

Pinzon's Fleur Jacquard pillow sham is a silky soft and elegant accessory to the collection. Expertly sewn in Portugal from 100-percent Egyptian cotton single-ply yarns in a sateen weave, the sham boasts a sophisticated floral jacquard pattern. It accessorizes marvelously with other striped and floral pieces from the Fleur Jacquard collection. Offered in two colors and sizes, the King sham measures 20 by 36 inches, plus a 3-inch border all around. Super easy to care for, the sham is safe to clean at home in the washer and dryer. It has a positive/negative reverse and a slit opening on one end for pillow insertion.

The Fabric
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.

King-size pillow sham with an elegant Jacquard floral pattern; made in Portugal

Made of 100-percent Egyptian cotton in a Sateen weave; 1-ply yarns

Coordinates with the Pinzon Fleur Jacquard collection

Machine washable in cold water

Measures 20 by 36 inches, plus a 3-inch flange