---
type: "fabric"
name: "Duchess Satin"
slug: "duchess-satin"
fabric_family: "woven"
construction: "satin/sateen"
typical_fibers:
  - "Silk"
  - "Polyester"
weight_gsm: "250–400 g/m²"
price_tier: 4
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/duchess-satin"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:08:39.553204+00:00"
---

# Duchess Satin

Duchess Satin is a luxurious, heavy-weight satin fabric known for its rich luster and elegant drape, commonly used in formal wear and evening gowns.

- **Fabric Family**: Woven
- **Construction**: Satin/Sateen
- **Typical Fibers**: Silk, Polyester
- **Weight**: 250–400 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.5–1.2 mm
- **Typical Width**: 140 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$$ (4 of 5)

## About Duchess Satin

Duchess Satin is a woven fabric characterized by its satin weave structure, which creates a smooth, glossy surface on one side and a dull finish on the reverse. Typically made from silk or polyester, this fabric is heavier than standard satin, providing a structured drape that is ideal for garments requiring volume and shape, such as ball gowns, bridal wear, and tailored evening attire. The fabric's luxurious feel and appearance make it a popular choice in high-end fashion.

## Woven Properties

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

## Stretch Properties

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

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 5 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 50 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 0
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.1
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

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

## Performance Features

- Wrinkle Resistance
- Stain Release

## Common Finishes

- Mercerized
- Calendared
- Anti Static

## Common Applications

- Evening Gowns
- Bridal Wear
- Formal Dresses
- Tailored Suits
- Costumes

## Common Uses in Detail

### Bridal & Evening Wear

Its substantial weight and luminous surface make it a premier choice for wedding gowns and evening dresses. The fabric holds structured silhouettes beautifully while its rich sheen catches light elegantly, lending an unmistakable sense of luxury to formal occasions.

### Tailored Formal Suits

Favored by designers for tailored jackets and trousers, its firm body allows crisp seams and clean lines to hold their shape. The smooth, refined finish elevates structured suiting, making it ideal for high-end formalwear worn at ceremonies and prestigious events.

### Stage & Film Costumes

Costume designers prize it for period dramas and theatrical productions, as the bold luster reads beautifully under stage lighting. Its weight supports elaborate constructed garments — corsets, ball gowns, and royal attire — requiring both visual impact and structural integrity.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash on gentle cycle with cold water. Iron on low heat on the reverse side to avoid shine.

- Machine Wash
- Do Not Bleach
- Iron Low

## Additional Information

Duchess Satin is often used in high-fashion collections due to its ability to hold shape and provide a dramatic silhouette. It is important to note that while silk duchess satin is more luxurious, polyester blends offer greater durability and ease of care.

- **Regional Names**: Satin Duchesse (France), Duchess Satin (USA)
- **Sourcing Regions**: China, India, Italy
- **Testing Standards**: Martindale/Rub count, Colorfastness to wash, Tear strength

## Fibers in This Fabric

- [Polyester](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/polyester.md)

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