Duchesse satin
Also known as: Duchess satin
Heavy, dense warp-faced satin of silk or filament — lustrous, structured, classic for bridal and eveningwear.
Description
Duchesse satin (short duchesse) is a heavy, very densely woven warp-faced satin with high warp density (100-200 threads per cm) and lower weft density (40-90/cm). The long warp float creates an intensely lustrous silk-like surface, while the dense structure gives body, stability and shape-retaining stiffness — unlike soft charmeuse, duchesse tends to stand rather than flow.
Classically made from pure silk, today mainly polyester or viscose filament; half-silk also occurs. Weights 90-180 g/m². The back shows the matt weft. Duchesse is one of the most expensive standard satins in the clothing industry and is regarded as the most prestigious base for princess- or A-line bridal gowns.
Uses: bridal gowns, evening robes, ballet leotards, corsages, historical film costumes, stage dresses and high-end interior applications (seat covers, curtain bands). The standing drape allows large skirt shapes without petticoat support.
Properties
| Weave type | Warp-faced satin, very dense |
|---|---|
| Typical fibres | Silk, viscose, polyester |
| Fabric weight | 90-180 g/m² |
| Use | Bridal & eveningwear, stage |
Related product categories
Sources & references
2- Wikipedia: Duchesse (Textil) Wikipedia — Freie Enzyklopädie https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duchesse
- Textile Institute textileinstitute.org https://www.textileinstitute.org/
