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| Check | satin fabric | silk fabric |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Satin is a weave with a smooth, reflective face. Fibre can be silk, polyester, or acetate. | See the silk fabric notes, not a synonym swap. |
| Feel | Slippery and smooth. It catches light more than crepe or poplin. | Judge the peer on its own sample. |
| Mass | Charmeuse is relatively light. Duchesse satin is heavier. | Do not copy a GSM from one family to the other. |
| Typical use | Dresses, linings, sleepwear, and evening separates. | Match the peer to its own end use. |
| Watch-out | Snags, seam slippage, and heat shine. Pins can leave marks. | The peer has its own limits. Read them. |
Does every satin fabric listing mean the same cloth?
No. Satin is a weave with a smooth, reflective face. Fibre can be silk, polyester, or acetate. Name fibre, weave, and whether the reverse is dull or also shiny.
Can you skip sampling satin fabric?
Drape a sample over a form. Judge both face shine and reverse.
What should stay on the brief besides the keyword satin fabric?
Fibre, weave, weight, width, and shine level. Calling every shiny cloth satin without checking weave and fibre.
