What is Satin?
- Along with twill and plain weave, satin is distinguished as one of the major weaves within the textile.
- It creates fabrics that are smooth, soft, and lustrous.
- One side of the Satin fabric has a dull texture and the other has a shiny surface.
- Satin fabric is created with a distinct weave by using fibres like silk, viscose or nylon.
History
- Satin fabric is dated back to Medival China, where it was made with silk.
- The weave was developed in Quanzhou, China, and was named Zaitun.
- Both fabrics as well as weaves were passed through the Silk Road and became widely produced fabrics in the Middle East.
- In the 12th Century, Italy became the first country to produce satin. Whereas, in Europe satin became popular during the 14th Century.
Types of Satin Fabric
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Antique Satin |
This type of satin applies uneven yarn as the threads are woven either in 5 harnesses or 8 harnesses. |
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Baronet Satin |
It uses rayon warp and cotton weft threads and is extremely shiny. |
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Charmeuse |
The name has been derived from the french word “Charmer”. The Charmeuse is lightweight and consists of characteristics similar to satin, that is, a shiny front with a dull back. |
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Crepe Back Satin |
This type of satin is reversible, one side is shiny, and the other comprises crepe texture. |
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Duchess Satin |
Duchess satin has more weight than any other type of satin fabric. It is stiff and is not lustrous. |
What Makes it Stand Out
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Lustrous |
Due to its weaving pattern satin has a shiny front side. |
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Soft |
Satin is soft in nature due to the arrangement of weft as well as warp threads. |
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Durable |
Satin uses filament fibers which are woven tightly making fabric stronger. |
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Wrinkle-resistant |
Satin has the property that it does not get wrinkled easily in comparison to other fabrics like rayon and silk. |
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Hypo-allergic |
Satin is made from pure silk which results in 100 percent natural along with hypo-allergic properties. |
Application & Usage
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Clothing |
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Accessories |
Ballet clippers, bags, etc. |
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Home-furnishing |
Chair cover, pillow cover, bedsheets, etc. |
New Age Innovation
- Satin has achieved a lot of prominence over these years with its usage in footwear and clothes.
- The luxurious feel of the fabric can’t be replaced no matter what weave is used.
- However, over time only one thing has changed about satin, that is, now everyone can afford it because of the innovative manufacturing process.
Care Instructions
- Satin can be hand washed or machine washed on a gentle cycle.
- Do not wring the fabric as it will lose its shape.
- Dry the satin outfits by laying on a flat surface rather than putting them in a dryer.
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