Weave structure

Satin

Long floats and separated binding points produce a smooth woven face.

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Illustrative face of a repeating weave. Warp runs vertically; weft runs horizontally. Colors, yarn thickness and spacing are examples, not a production specification.

How it is made

The binding points are distributed so neighboring points do not create the continuous diagonal of a simple twill. This example is a five-end warp-faced satin, with one binding point per row and column.

How to recognize it

Look for extended smooth yarn surfaces and a face that catches light differently from the back.

Common uses

  • Eveningwear
  • Linings
  • Furnishings

What to distinguish

Satin names a weave as well as fabrics made with it; it does not by itself mean silk.

Sources & further reading

Research checked 2026-09-27. Descriptions are original summaries; references support terminology and construction, not every product sold under a name.

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