satinet

Glossy blended cloth

Satinet is a thin fabric woven to imitate satin, typically with a cotton warp and woolen weft.

It was common in 19th-century American clothing, offering a satin-like sheen at lower cost.

The term also applies to various lightweight imitation fabrics used in upholstery and linings.

fabric

textile

Material from woven fibers

  • cottonPlant fiber for textiles
  • woolSheared animal fiber
  • blendCombine into mixture

fiber · yarn · thread · twill · weave · mill · loom · production · dyeing · upholstery

weaving

warp

Bend from true form

  • weftCrosswise loom threads
  • twillDiagonal-ribbed fabric
  • loomFabric-making frame

shuttle · bobbin · heddle · reed · selvedge · interlace · tension · pattern · filling · nap

texture

smooth

Without roughness or difficulty

sleek · soft · supple · glossy · polished · lightweight · durable · sturdy

apparel

suit

Matched formal garments

  • coatOuter garment or layer
  • jacketSleeved upper-body covering
  • trousersBifurcated lower-body garment

lining · workwear · menswear · tailoring · garment · uniform · waistcoat · everyday · practical · affordable

Opposites
authenticity/genuineness

satinetsatin

Glossy-surfaced woven cloth

silk satin · charmeuse

fabric quality/luxury

satinetsilk

Fine woven insect fiber

velvet · brocade · damask · taffeta · organza

Phrases
Family

satin, satiny, satinette

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G