satin
Satin [ satɛ ] is a fabric in a satin weave is produced. The synonymous term atlas is meaningless in trade today; it is most likely still in use in the context of costume history for silk fabrics.
term
The word satin is derived from Zaytoun or Zaitun , the Arabic name of the Chinese city of Quanzhou , an important port for the silk trade. Atlas is derived from an Arabic word meaning "smooth".
properties
The satin weave results in a very shiny, smooth top and a matt underside. Depending on the type of fiber and thread, satin can be light or heavy, matt or high-gloss, flowing or stiff.
Although satin can be woven from any fiber, endless fibers ( filaments ) such as silk , viscose or polyester are preferred as these additionally increase the shine.
use
Because of its high sheen, the heavy duchess satin is particularly used for festive clothing (evening and wedding dresses). The smooth, cool, flowing feel, especially of the Crêpe Satin and Charmeuse variants, makes them popular for underwear, linings, corsetry and (less often) for bed linen.
Cotton satin, also called Mako satin after a special Egyptian cotton , is mainly used to make bed linen and curtain fabrics ; Wool satin (Charmelaine) is rarely found today.
Variants satin are Moleskin , duchesse satin , Crêpesatin and German leather .
Web links
credentials
- ↑ drapilux lexicon. (No longer available online.) In: drapilux.com. Schmitz-Werke GmbH + Co.KG, archived from the original on March 4, 2016 ; accessed on October 2, 2018 : "Atlas and Satin are fabrics with a smooth, glossy top and blunt underside, created using weaving technology"
- ↑ Product and processing information for curtains and decorative fabrics. to provide information about typical properties for customers of the interior decorating trade and the curtain trade. Interest group of the Deutsche Heimtextilien-Industrie GmbH, June 2000, accessed on May 24, 2020 .