Friday Fun Fact: Satin weave

What's a satin weave?

A satin fabric, like the silk charmeuse above, gets its glossy sheen from the way it is woven.

To create the smooth, lustrous surface of a satin, the threads are woven unevenly, allowing the shiny warp threads to float over the weft threads in groups.

The unbroken mass of smooth warp threads gives satin its shine!