Dragonfly Cotton Sateen Bedding Set

Dragonflies scattered across the cover at different angles and scales, as if caught mid-flight rather than arranged in a repeat. It is a gentler pattern than a floral and a good deal more interesting than a plain, and the wing detail rewards a closer look. In a bedroom with pale walls and wooden furniture it adds movement without committing the room to a strong colour.

The fabric is cotton sateen, woven so that more of the thread sits on the surface, which is what gives it a light sheen and a smooth cool hand. It is a summer-weight feel rather than a brushed winter one, breathable enough for a warm room and soft enough to notice when you get in. Sateen also holds a printed image well, so the wing veining and the tonal shading stay legible instead of blurring at the edges.

The set contains a duvet cover with matching pillowcases and is available in single, double and king. Machine wash at forty degrees with similar colours and tumble dry on a low heat; sateen creases less than percale but takes a light iron beautifully if you want a crisp finish. Avoid fabric conditioner, which coats the fibres over time and dulls exactly the sheen you bought it for.

• Cotton sateen duvet cover set
• One duvet cover plus matching pillowcases
• Available in single, double and king
• Scattered dragonfly print with fine wing detail
• Light summer-weight handle with a soft sheen
• Machine washable at 40 degrees
• Tumble dry low, light iron if desired
• Avoid fabric conditioner to preserve the sheen