Many people wonder what the difference between silk and satin is.
Are they the same?
Short answer: no, they are very
different!
Now For The Key Difference
Satin is actually a weave and not a natural fiber like
silk.
Fiber is the actual thread from which the material is made
and the weave is how you make it.
Traditionally, satin will have both a glossy side and a
dull side. It is made using combinations of other fabrics
like nylon, rayon, polyester, and even used silk.
Silk refers to the material — an “ingredient.”
Silk fabric is made from a natural fiber produced from
silkworms, popularly mulberry silk. Silk has a triangular
prism-like structure of the silk fiber, which allows silk
cloth to refract incoming light at different angles, thus
producing different colors. So silk comes with more
strength and silk will have a more shimmery appearance
compared to satin’s glossy surface with a dull back.
Silk is breathable, comfortable, one of the softest
fabrics, and highly prized material.
A useful video to aid you to understand the difference between
silk and satin
Let’s Look At The Different Points Of Comparison
1. Manmade vs. Natural
2. Temperature Regulation
3. Inexpensive vs. luxury
4. Benefits
1.Manmade vs. Natural
SATIN
1.Manmade vs. Natural
SATIN:
Satin, from polyester, is a manmade fabric produced
from polymers.
This satin silk from polyester is essentially a fabric
created from oil and has the same chemical composition
as plastic bottles.
SILK
SILK:
Silk, in contrast, is spun from the natural silk
protein filament produced by the silkworm when forming
its cocoon.
Each silk fiber is produced from 3-5 of these silk
filaments which are subsequently spun together to
produce silk fabric in an assortment of momme
weights.
2.Temperature Regulation
SATIN
2. Temperature Regulation
SATIN:
Satin does not absorb water (can be uncomfortable when
worn next to the skin in warm weather unless loosely
woven).The moisture regain of polyester is low, ranges
between 0.2 to 0.8 per cent.
Although polyesters are non-absorbent, they do not
have wicking ability. In wicking, moisture can be
carried on the surface of the fibre without
absorption.
SILK
SILK:
An all-climate fabric, silk is warm and cozy in winter
and comfortably cool when temperatures rise. Its
natural temperature-regulating properties give silk
this paradoxical ability to cool and warm
simultaneously.
Silk garments thus outperform other fabrics in both
summer and winter. Silk worn as a second layer warms
without being bulky.
3.Inexpensive vs. luxury
SATIN
3. Inexpensive vs. luxury
SATIN:
Perhaps the most obvious difference between polyester
satin silk products and natural Charmeuse silk
products is the cost.
As a manmade fabric, polyester satin fabric is easy to
produce in large quantities from a relatively
inexpensive source (Oil and recycled plastics), and as
a result, it’s generally cheap.
SILK
SILK:
Silk, on the other hand, is a luxury product and is
very expensive to produce, since supply is limited and
the process to harvest and spin silk is complex and
labor-intensive.
This is one of the reasons the silk trade has more in
common with precious metals and gemstones (such as
being sold by weight) than other fabrics on the
market.
4. Benefits for your skin and hair
SATIN
4. Benefits for your skin and hair
SATIN:
Satin doesn’t have any hypoallergenic properties
either, so it may look silky and smooth, but it won’t
be as soft to the touch. It may also still irritate
the skin for this reason.
If you’re thinking of purchasing satin, you’ll need to
look into what it’s made from to make sure that you
don’t have any adverse reactions to the materials used
during the production process.
SILK
SILK:
Silk is naturally hypoallergenic. The tightly woven
nature of silk makes it inhospitable for dust mites –
properties that have proven to ease conditions such as
eczema and asthma. Silk is fungi immune and does not
contain harmful trace chemicals and therefore is
resistant to mold and deterioration.
Silk does not absorb natural oils and moisture from
skin and hair. Besides, the smooth and soft surface
prevents hair from frizzing and split ends, and
minimizes damage to the thinning of hair.
Advantages of Silk Over Satin
Silk and satin are both great choices for bedding, but many
people prefer silk because:
· It breathes.
Your head
and hair won’t get smothered or overheated.
· It’s hypoallergenic.
It’s naturally resistant to fungus, mold, mites, and
allergens.
· It doesn’t involve synthetic materials.
It’s a natural fiber, for those who wish to keep their beauty
routine au naturel.
· It might help with your complexion.
Got acne? Try a silk pillowcase and see if that doesn’t help
it clear.
If you wish to repose in pure luxury, then silk is the way
to go. Your hair, skin, and inner natural beauty will thank
you for it.
How to Identify the Real Silk?
1. Flames
- Genuine quality silk:
Burning real silk smells like burning human hair, and will
self-extinguish quickly after taking away flame source.
- Fake silk:
Fake silk tends to combust rapidly in intense flames and
smells like burning plastic.
2. Ashes
- Genuine silk:
The ash from burning is black, crispy and turns to powder
easily when grinded.
- Fake silk:
The ash of fake silk tend to be sticky, twisted, and
difficult to break apart.
3. Video
- Want to see the effect of testing silk in real, please refer
to this video
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