---
type: "fabric"
name: "Antique Satin"
slug: "antique-satin"
fabric_family: "woven"
construction: "satin/sateen"
typical_fibers:
  - "Acetate"
  - "Rayon"
weight_gsm: "150–300 g/m²"
price_tier: 4
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/antique-satin"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:02:10.277128+00:00"
---

# Antique Satin

Antique Satin is a luxurious woven fabric known for its smooth, glossy surface and soft drape, often used in formal wear and elegant home textiles.

- **Fabric Family**: Woven
- **Construction**: Satin/Sateen
- **Typical Fibers**: Acetate, Rayon
- **Weight**: 150–300 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.3–0.6 mm
- **Typical Width**: 140 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$$ (4 of 5)

## About Antique Satin

Antique Satin is a type of satin weave fabric typically made from fibers such as acetate or rayon. The satin weave structure creates a high luster on one side while the reverse side remains dull, providing a rich visual appeal. This fabric is characterized by its soft hand and fluid drape, making it ideal for evening gowns, bridal wear, and upscale upholstery. The weight and thickness of Antique Satin can vary, but it generally has a medium to heavy weight, contributing to its luxurious feel.

## Woven Properties

- **Ends per Inch (EPI)**: 80
- **Picks per Inch (PPI)**: 60

## Stretch Properties

- **Warp Stretch**: 5%
- **Weft Stretch**: 5%

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 1.5 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 50 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 80
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.1
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

- **Luster**: High Luster
- **Opacity**: Opaque
- **Surface Texture**: smooth
- **Hand & Drape**: Fluid

## Performance Features

- Wrinkle Resistance
- Stain Release

## Common Finishes

- Mercerized
- Calendared
- Antimicrobial

## Common Applications

- Evening Gowns
- Bridal Wear
- Luxury Upholstery
- Drapery

## Common Uses in Detail

### Bridal & Eveningwear

Its smooth, glossy surface and fluid drape make it a favored choice for wedding gowns and evening dresses. The lustrous sheen catches light beautifully, lending an air of elegance and sophistication perfectly suited to formal occasions and ceremonial garments.

### Luxury Drapery

Hung at tall windows in formal living and dining rooms, this fabric's rich sheen and graceful drape create dramatic, light-catching curtains. Its weighted fall and refined surface elevate interior spaces, making it a staple in high-end home décor and interior design.

### Upholstered Furnishings

Applied to accent chairs, headboards, and decorative cushions, its supple texture and subtle gloss add a refined, opulent finish to furniture. The acetate and rayon blend provides enough body to hold shape while maintaining a touchably soft, luxurious surface.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash cold, gentle cycle. Iron on low heat. Do not bleach.

- Washing Machine Symbol
- Iron Symbol

## Additional Information

Antique Satin is particularly favored for its vintage aesthetic and is often used in retro-inspired designs.

- **Regional Names**: Satin de Luxe, Satin Antique
- **Sourcing Regions**: China, India, Italy
- **Testing Standards**: Pilling, Colorfastness to wash, Tear strength

## Fibers in This Fabric

- Acetate
- Rayon

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