Satin is the third basic weaving technique. It is similar to chenille, but the weaving points are spaced apart so that the diagonal line is not present, and the fabric is dense, smooth, and lustrous. In the most common form of satin, the warp threads pass first under one and then over four weft threads. The long flow of threads between the weaving points gives the fabric its smooth and soft feel.
The name satin comes from the Arabic name Zayton, which the Arabs called the Chinese harbour city of Quanzhou, which was the starting point for China’s maritime export of silk for several hundred years.
Silk and polyester are often woven into satin, which is used for delicate dresses, nightwear, and underwear. Cotton is also commonly used in satin, but mainly for bed linen.
Sources
CottonWorks – Satin Weaves 
Wikipedia – Satin
December 2023, TÄNKOM | Revised March 2024 RETHINK
