Features of satin fabric for bedding

Before purchasing a material such as satin, you should understand its main characteristics and features.

What is satin

Satin is a fabric previously produced exclusively from natural fibers. But now, with the improvement of production methods, polymer components are increasingly added to it. From which it becomes clear that there are several varieties of this material in composition.

As for its distinctive characteristics, it is a special type of weaving. Before weaving the fabric, the threads for the satin are twisted. At the same time, the fiber at the base is somewhat thicker than that of the weft. And when weaving, they give a specific shine to the surface.

From the point of view of weaving, the following satin options are shared:

• Simple - the number of threads in the weft and warp will be identical.
• The reports use 5 or 7 threads. Accordingly, there are 4 warp fibers per 1 weft thread, or they are distributed as 6 warp, falling under 1 weft thread.
• If we consider the front side of the canvas, then the weft fibers will be most visible here. But on the wrong side, on the contrary, the basis is visible.

In order for the satin to become sufficiently dense and resistant to mechanical ruptures during operation, that is, to improve its quality, the threads are pretreated with alkali solutions before weaving into the canvas. This process is called mercerization.

It is these specific features, achieved during production, that give the main properties to satin fabric, which is evaluated as a satin sheen.

Composition and characteristics

If we characterize the fabric by composition, then today the following varieties are distinguished:

1. The type of satin in which only natural cotton threads are used. It is the most environmentally friendly and the least electrified.
2. A blended canvas in which polymers and cotton fibers are combined in different proportions. Accordingly, it is this option that is cheaper for the consumer, due to the use of synthetics.
3. Satin satin is also sometimes called satin silk. It has a special glossy surface, which is achieved through a combination of cotton and silk worm threads. It is important to understand that this is an expensive fabric, in the production of which only natural ingredients are used - this also applies to silk. Used for clothing, expensive curtains, elegant tablecloths and more. Less common in underwear.
4. Double satin combines viscose and cotton. It is most often used as a lining for various types of clothing.
5. Crepe satin is similar to satin satin, but with the difference that silk here is of an artificial nature.

Also, satin may differ in the type of staining.It can be plain, printed, with reactive printing in the form of a three-dimensional pattern, stripe with one color tone and relief.

Pros and cons of satin bedding

Before you start to disassemble the properties characterizing bed sets made of satin, it is necessary to consider the quality parameters of the fabric itself.

When evaluating satin, it is worth highlighting the following positive indicators:

1. It is quite hygienic due to its high hygroscopicity. If used for sewing clothes, the body will "breathe".
2. It has a low coefficient of thermal conductivity, due to which, in the summer heat, satin clothing does not allow the human body to overheat. And in winter, on the contrary, it maintains the temperature of the skin, creating a kind of cocoon of warmth.
3. The same applies to bed linen, on which it will be comfortable to sleep, regardless of the season.
4. The canvas does not wrinkle, but at the same time it fits well into draperies and folds.
5. It does not cause allergies due to its ecological composition.
6. It is quite soft and light to the touch. Mako satin is also airy, which contributes to a high level of comfort. Despite its thinness, it is quite durable.
7. Due to the high mechanical strength of the twisted fibers themselves, the products do not lose their shape and appearance after repeated washing. According to the manufacturers' assurances, the gloss level can be slightly reduced only after the 400th wash.

Hence, we can highlight the following positive properties of bed linen, which is made of satin:

• It can serve for a long period of time without changing its appearance and basic characteristics.
• Due to its low tendency to crease, this bed will always look neat.

As for the cons, they are not obvious. Some people note that they do not have a very pleasant sensation from the sliding properties of the fabric.

Varieties of material

Naturally, the constituents, they directly affect such a parameter of the fabric as tensile strength and abrasion.

Today, the following varieties are distinguished, in terms of wear and tear and strength:

• For bed linen, a fabric with an average of 100 threads is used, which is additionally either calendered or mercerized.
• The printed version has either the same number of threads, or it can be up to 170.
• Printed satin has a density ranging from 85 to 170.
• The jacquard version with a pattern on both sides is a fabric with specific weaving of fibers. The average number of strings in it is about 200.
• Mako-satin, which can be characterized by quality as an airy canvas, includes, though more than 200 threads, but they are quite thin and of high quality. Due to this, the fabric turns out, although light and thin, but moderately dense to serve long enough.

How to choose satin for bedding

When choosing types of satin for bed linen, you must follow these recommendations:

• The highest quality types of satin for sewing the elements of the set will be - ordinary, printed, jacquard satin.
• It is worth preferring light shades, since in the case of an unscrupulous manufacturer, the fabric can be dyed and after a certain number of washings it will lose color intensity.
• When choosing a satin bed, you should immediately pay attention to the degree of gloss. It will affect tactile sensations.If you do not like the slip state, you should choose those fabric options that have the lowest degree of gloss.

Given the properties of this fabric, you can definitely answer in the affirmative whether the satin bedding is good or not. After all, it has much more advantages than specific characteristics.

Areas of use

This woven fabric has the following applications:

• The first and most important thing for which this fabric is used is sewing bed linen.
• The second use is clothing. Most often, women's dresses and blouses, shirts for men are made of satin. But here they use more expensive and high-quality canvases. Coarser and not so finely made fabrics are used for linings.

Another, little-known area is stretch ceilings. If they are made of satin, then they acquire a rather expensive and elegant look.

In addition, a wide range of colors allows you to choose the right solution for each specific case.

It is also possible to realize both matt and glossy surfaces. Satin also on a stretch ceiling allows you to make any pattern or ornament, regardless of the theme.

Satin or cotton - which is better

Satin material has its advantages, but, at the same time, cotton is good for sewing pillowcases, duvet covers and sheets. What is better to choose and what are the main differences between the two types of fabrics, it is worth disassembling in more detail.

Here are the main differences that can be distinguished with such a comparison:

1. Cotton fabric is coarser in structure than satin.
2. From the point of view of operation, satin is more durable, since the cotton fibers are twisted, due to which they have greater mechanical strength.
3. If you want to get simple everyday underwear that behaves tactilely more neutral, then it is recommended to choose a cotton set.

In the case when you need exquisite bedding that will look more expensive and, moreover, will look like a silk set, you should prefer the satin version.

In all other cases, these two canvases are as similar as possible to each other. When buying a set, you need to know exactly what kind of satin is for bed linen and which one should be chosen in order to get an externally attractive and wear-resistant coating at the same time.

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Photo of bed linen from various types of satin