Facts and figures Distinctive features: • Luxurious, lustrous surface. • Smooth surface. • Drapy. Satin Strengths • Wonderful surface texture. The smooth, shiny surface of satin fabric is one of the most • Good spring/summer fabric. recognized fabrics in fashion. Designers often confuse satin Good choice for dresses and blouses in silk weave with silk fiber. Satin is a weave, not a fiber. and polyester fiber fabrics. atin fabrics are produced in many different fiber contents but Weaknesses always with the same result of a smooth and lustrous surface. • Often shows “water-spots” on the fabric Satin fabrics use multifilament yarns only. They are usually very S surface. flexible or drapy compared to stiffer structure fabrics, such as bridal • Snags easily on the fabric surface. satin or sateen. The degree of drapability is related to the type of • Sewing requires very sharp needle or yarns used. Satin fabrics with highly twisted multifilament yarns will ballpoint needle to avoid snagging. have more drape than satin fabrics using simple multifilament yarns. • Must use non-stick sewing foot to avoid Because of its smooth, lustrous surface, satin fabric is nearly snagging fabric surface. always selected for dressy blouses and dresses. However, its sensual • Lustrous, smooth surface, though short drape also makes it a popular choice for lingerie and undergarments. fibers are noticeable on the surface. The fiber content of satin fabrics vary widely. Rayon, acetate, • The hand is soft, although stiffer in the polyester, and silk multifilament yarns will all produce a lustrous cross-grain direction. It shows design seaming detail well. surface. The hand of the silk fabric will vary depending on the fiber content and degree of yarn twist. The quality of satin is related to Usual fiber content: the density of the satin weave. Resiliency is also related to the fiber • 100 percent polyester, acetate or rayon. content. • 100percent silk. Silk printed satin scarf Printed satin Burn-out satin face This silk satin fabric has a unique hand, but Satin fabrics are ideal to produce finely This satin face fabric, burned out in a Satin gown can often not be distinguished from high- detailed prints. The smooth surface reflects pattern to show the georgette ground The sensuous satin fabric used in quality polyester satin. color beautifully. fabric, is unique in its construction, using this gown shows how flexible both a satin face and a sheer georgette the fabric is, draping to show ground. the body form. • • • • Structure Running head 36• 00•.