Production

The warp and wefts of the satin weave are arranged in a complex manor which allows the float threads to be longer in either the warp or weft. This allows light hitting the weave to evenly distribute across the fabric which causes the high lustre. There are four steps in creating a satin weave fabric.

Shedding: First every  warp yarn are lifted in order to add what is called filling, this forms something known as a shed. This is performed on a rectangular frame where something known as heddles have been attached. Heddles are made from wire. As the warp yarn raises it is threaded through a small hole in the heddles this is called drawing in.
Picking: When the warp yarn lifts though shedding the weft yarn is then inserted by a electronic device. One motion of this action is known as a pick. With satin weave the warp thread is inserted over the most minimal amount of weft threads possible.
Beating Up/Battening: All of the warp yarns are threaded through the hole in the heddle and through a reed. A reed is a comb like device which pushes the newly formed weave line against all previous weave lines. This ensures that the weave it tight and strong.
Taking Up and Letting Off: As all of the other previous steps are in progress the newly formed weave fabric is wound onto a beam and is known as taking up. While this is happening all of the warp yarns are released from the beams they are attached to. This is known as letting off.
These steps are constantly continued until the desired length of fabric has been produced.

 

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Physical Properties

The Satin weave has very good elasticity. Other physical properties of satin weave are determined by which fibre is used in the weave.

 

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Atheistic properties

Satin weave always has a side with a high lustre and a low lustre and has excellent draping capabilities. The downside to satin weave is that it frays easily.

Other atheistic properties of satin weave are determined by which fibre is used in the weave.

 

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Uses

Satin weave is commonly used in women’s evening wear in items such as dresses. This is due to the weave having an excellent lustre making it look luxurious as well as the excellent drape of the weave.

Another use of satin weave is in lingerie. This is due to the luxurious look due to the high lustre and how well this weave drapes. The high elasticity is also a bonus.

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