Woven textile characterized by a basic binding system or weave with smooth, shiny surface formed by long warp floats. Generally, each warp end passes over four or more adjacent weft picks and under the next one.
Broader Terms
<textile materials by weaving technique> (1439)
Used for
satin weave; weave, satin
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