Satin

thumb|Satin weave. The warp yarns are shown running top to bottom, weft running sideways folding at each side. In this case, each warp thread floats over 15 weft threads, then passes under one weft thread, then floats for 15 more threads. thumb|Purple satin fabric alt=satin cloth|thumb|376x376px|A dress made from satin. A satin weave is a type of fabric weave that produces a characteristically glossy, smooth or lustrous material, typically with a glossy top surface and a dull back; it is not durable, as it tends to snag. It is one of three fundamental types of textile weaves alongside plain we

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thumb|A piece of silk charmeuse fabric showing the shiny, satin front and dull, matte back