Satin Weave. The satin weave is characterized by floating yarns used to produce a highluster on one side of the fabric. Warp yarns of low twist float or pass over
four or more filling yarns. The low twist and the loating of the warp yarns, together with the fiber ontent, give a high degree of light reflection. High twist yarns may be used for the filling. There are many weights of satin fabrics, from "chiffon" satin to heavy "Duchesse" satin.