Satin weave is a more flexible type of weave than the plain weave but it is
more complicated. In this weave construction, the interlacing of the threads
are arranged in such a way that the face of the cloth is covered with the
warp yarn or filling yarn and no twill line is distinguishable. It is made
by "floating" warp or weft yarns across many yarns to bring them
to the surface. The interlacing float over 4 or more than 4 yarns before a
single interlacing like 4/1, 7/1 or 11/1.
If filament fibers are used such as silk or nylon, the resulting fabric is
termed as "satin." If the short-staple yarns are used like cotton,
the corresponding fabric is said to be a "sateen." In satin, the
float is in warp direction where as in sateen, it is in the filling
direction.
Characteristics of Satin Weave
- It is flat and lustrous with a smooth surface.
- The surface slides easily for linings.
- The long floats like 7/1 or 11/1 and filament fabrics are subject to
snagging and is poor resistant to abrasion.
- The shorter floats like 4/1 or ¼ and spun fabrics may be tough,
compact and durable with low luster.
Fabrics with Satin Weave
- Brocade - The pattern may be satin on a twill ground or twill
on a satin ground.
- Brocatelle - satin or twill pattern on plain or satin ground
- Camocas - It had a satin base and was diapered like fine
linen.
- Crepe-back satin, satin-back crepe, crepe-satin, or
satin-crepe - Satin weave on the face and a crepe effect on the back
- Duchesse
- Satin
- Double-face Satin - Yarn woven with two warps and one
filling, to simulate a double satin construction. Has satin on both
sides.
- Paillette Satin
- Peau de Soie
- Satin-back - Satin on one side and anything on the other.
- Satin-back Crepe - A reversible cloth with satin on one side
and crepe on the other.
- Satin Faconne
- Slipper Satin
- Velvet Satin
