Satin weave

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Satin weave is one of the three important textile weaves, the other two being Plain weave and Twill weave. The satin weave is distinguished by its lustrous appearance; its 'silkiness' or its 'satin' feel. Satin itself is a type of fabric but must be distinguished from the Satin weave.

The Satin weave is characterised by four or more fill or weft yarns floating over a warp yarn or vice versa, four warp yarns floating over a single weft yarn. This explains the 'floatiness' of the appearance.

The fabric is a satin if nylon or silk are used as the filament yarns. If shorter or staple yarns are used, the fabric is a sateen. The float is in the warp or vertical direction for satin and with sateen the float is in the horizontal or filling direction.


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