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[[File:11.3808-E9471CR-d1.jpg|thumb|Silk satin kimono<br>MFA# 11.3808]]
 
[[File:11.3808-E9471CR-d1.jpg|thumb|Silk satin kimono<br>MFA# 11.3808]]
 
== Description ==
 
== Description ==
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A smooth, shiny fabric made with [[silk|silk]], [[acetate%20fiber|acetate]], or [[rayon%20fiber|rayon]] fibers in a satin weave (see below). Satin fabric was originally made in China from silk. Heavy satin is called duchesse. Satin fabrics are used for linings, book covers, and dresses.
 
  
Satin weave is one of three fundamental fabric weaving patterns along with [[plain%20weave|plain]], and [[twill%20weave|twill]]. Satin weave is made by passing filling yarns over 1 warp yarn then under 4-12 warp yarns. The long filling threads, called floats, produce a smooth shiny surface, but are susceptible to snags. Examples of satin weave fabrics are satin, Venetian cloth, and messaline.  
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A smooth, shiny fabric made with [[silk|silk]], [[acetate%20fiber|acetate]], or [[rayon%20fiber|rayon]] fibers in a [[satin weave]]. Satin fabric was originally made in China from silk. Heavy satin is called duchesse. Satin fabrics are used for linings, book covers, and dresses. Satin weave is one of three fundamental fabric weaving patterns along with [[plain%20weave|plain]], and [[twill%20weave|twill]].  
 
 
See also [[sateen%20weave|sateen weave]].
 
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
  
satin fabric; satin weaver; aceytuni; duchesse; raso (Esp.)
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satin fabric; satin weave; aceytuni; duchesse; raso (Esp.)
  
 
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File:Satin petticoat MFA.jpg|Silk satin petticoat<br>MFA# 52.559
 
File:Satin petticoat MFA.jpg|Silk satin petticoat<br>MFA# 52.559
 
File:Chinese satin MFA.jpg|Silk satin fragment<br>MFA# 11.165
 
File:Chinese satin MFA.jpg|Silk satin fragment<br>MFA# 11.165
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* Art and Architecture Thesaurus Online, http://www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabulary/aat/, J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 2000
 
* Art and Architecture Thesaurus Online, http://www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabulary/aat/, J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 2000
  
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* Hoechst Celanese Corporation, ''Dictionary of Fiber & Textile Technology'' (older version called Man-made Fiber and Textile Dictionary, 1965), Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Charlotte NC, 1990
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* Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, ''Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them'', American Book Company, New York City, 1937
  
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* Hermann Kuhn, ''Conservation and Restoration of Works of Art and Antiquities'', Butterworths, London, 1986
  
 
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Latest revision as of 11:21, 19 October 2020

Silk satin kimono
MFA# 11.3808

Description

A smooth, shiny fabric made with Silk, acetate, or rayon fibers in a Satin weave. Satin fabric was originally made in China from silk. Heavy satin is called duchesse. Satin fabrics are used for linings, book covers, and dresses. Satin weave is one of three fundamental fabric weaving patterns along with plain, and twill.

Synonyms and Related Terms

satin fabric; satin weave; aceytuni; duchesse; raso (Esp.)

Additional Images

Resources and Citations

  • G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 722
  • Rosalie Rosso King, Textile Identification, Conservation, and Preservation, Noyes Publications, Park Ridge, NJ, 1985
  • Matt Roberts, Don Etherington, Bookbinding and the Conservation of Books: a Dictionary of Descriptive Terminology, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington DC, 1982
  • Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles, Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996
  • Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Dictionary of Fiber & Textile Technology (older version called Man-made Fiber and Textile Dictionary, 1965), Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Charlotte NC, 1990
  • Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them, American Book Company, New York City, 1937
  • Hermann Kuhn, Conservation and Restoration of Works of Art and Antiquities, Butterworths, London, 1986