Satin weave has been used since ancient times. It
was invented in China more than two thousand years ago. The fabric is often
associated with luxury, romance, rich, and sensuousness. Satin fabric is made
of fine silk with cotton yarns or rayon or acetate or polyester. The fabric has
a smooth, lustrous surface, and possesses the best draping qualities out of all
the other fabrics.
Satin must be woven on a loom with at least six
(or more) harnesses. The floats are usually staggered to make the surface look
as smooth and seamless as possible. Packing the floats very close together
further enhances this property of the fabric. The floats are packed with such
closeness that even under magnification it can be difficult to see the
structure of the satin weave.
Satin fabric is popular in the making of many
things. It is used to make ballet slippers to evening dress to lingerie to
wedding dress. In South Asia, Satin fabric is used for lining under heavy work,
for saree blouses, for lehnga tops, and much more. The fabric is best for
ghararas. At Oriental Costumes we carry all colours of Satin Fabric. They are
perfect for any of the above articles in an outfit but also perfect for any of
your DIY projects.
To see these beautiful pieces visit us at 3180 Ridgeway Drive, Units 39 & 40, Mississauga, ON or visit our website: www.oriental-costumes.com
Also, check us out on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram; and hashtag us using #orientalcostumes to share your creations – be it clothes or home décor.
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