Satin

A Satin is a cloth that typically has a glossy surface and a dull back. A satin is a weaving technique that forms a minimum number of interlacings in a fabric. If a fabric is formed with a satin weave using filament fibers such as silk or nylon, the corresponding fabric is termed a "satin." If the yarns used are short-staple yarns such as cotton, the fabric formed is considered a "sateen."

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A satin-woven fabric tends to have a high luster due to the high number of "floats" on the fabric. Floats are "missed" interlacings, where, the warp yarn lays on top of the weft yarn, or vice versa. The floats tend to make the fabric look glossier as well as give it a smoother hand in most cases.

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Many variations can be made of the basic satin weave including a Granite weave and a Check weave. Satin weaves are used commonly in apparel goods such as eveningwear and fine clothing. They can also be found in linens, such as bedsheets as well as in some industrial usages.

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Satin weaves, twill weaves, and plain weaves are the 3 basic types of weaving by which the majority of woven products are formed.

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Satin is commonly used in women's lingerie, bed sheets, nightgowns, and evening gowns but also in some men's boxer shorts, shirts and neckties.

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Satin related Images and Photos (experimental)

Little Jack Horner Sat in a Corner Eating a Christmas Pie	White Satin	Feathers and Satin	Lilac Satin Bias Cut Gown with Gathered Self-Coloured Belt Gored Skirt
Woman Modeling Pale Lavender Satin Toilette de Soiree with Floral Embroidery	Madame Germaine Gallois Wearing Gray Satin Afternoon Dress Designed by Bernard	Portrait of a Lady Standing in in a White Satin Dress	Woman Modeling Pink Silver and Blue Chiffon and Evening Dress with Satin Coat Designed by Buzenet
Portrait of Louise Marie Josephine de Savoie in a White Satin Dress	Portrait of a Gentlemen in a Blue Coat with White Shirt and Red Satin Cape	Lady with Short Dark Hair Wearing a Skimpy Dress in White Silk or Satin