SATIN:

•  Satin is a sleek and glossy fabric.

•  Satin is run through hot rollers during its processing.

SATIN WEAVE:

•  Satin weave is mainly, four over and one under.

•  This weave gives the fabric a glossy look.

ORIGIN: QUANZHOU

•  Quanzhou, originally known as Zayton, it is the Port city of China.

•  Satin is derived from the word ‘Zayton’.

SATIN HISTORIC GOWNS:

•  Satin was considered a luxurious fabric and was very common in clothing for the rich people.

SATIN DRAPE:

•  Satin is a highly drapable fabric.

SATIN USED IN FURNISHING:

•  Satin is commonly used in upholstery, giving the home a luxurious look.

SATEEN FABRIC:

•  Made using the same satin weave structure.

•  Made using spun yarns instead of filament yarns.

•  Made using cotton yarns.

SATEEN UPHOLSTERY:

SATIN VS SATEEN:

Satin: •  Majority of warp threads. •  Lustrous surface and dull back. •  Traditionally made of silk. •  Used for lingerie, gowns, neck-ties.

Sateen: •  Majority of weft threads. •  Extremely soft with shiny

appearance (similar to satin) •  Made of cotton •  Used for bed sheets or lining.

VELVET:

•  Woven on a special loom that weaves two thickness of materials at one time.

•  Symbolizes- Wealth, power and prestige.

BHAGDAD: CAPITAL OF IRAQ

•  Velvet was introduced in Baghdad, Iraq by Kashmiri merchants.

•  Most of it was exported to Venice.

VELVET BACK IN TIME:

VELVET WEAVE:

•  Made using pile weave.

•  Woven over metal rods/wires.

•  Woven as a double cloth on a special loom.

VELVET LOOM:

VELVET FASHION:

CRUSHED VELVET:

•  Pressed down randomly all over the fabric, giving it a crushed effect.

VELVETEEN:

•  Made of cotton. •  It is heavier than normal

velvet. •  Not highly drapable.

EMBOSSED VELVET:

•  Embossed velvet is made using stamps, giving it a design depending on the stamp used.

HAMMERED VELVET:

•  It is similar to crushed velvet but in a semi crushed form.