This form of satin has a wonderful lustre and a smooth feel. Its thread count is very high. Very fine yarns are used, particularly in the warp with more ends per inch than picks. The material is strong, has a high lustre, and texture, and it is firm. It is also characterized by a grainy twill on the back.
Duchess Satin is a good choice for evening dresses, wedding dresses, tops and corsets. It is a medium weight fabric with a fair degree of wear. This makes it ideal for occasional garments.
This is a 100% Polyester fabric and is machine washable on cold and hang dried or dry clean.
