A satin fabric tends to have a high lustre due to the high number of floats on the fabric. Satin weaves produce a smooth, even and glossy fabric surface. This is due to the interlacing points being covered up by the floats of the neighboring threads.
These constructions produce smooth, lustrous, rich-looking fabrics that give reasonably good service if they are not subjected to excessive hard wear. Short float fabrics are more durable than long-float fabric. When style calls for luxurious fabrics for formal wear, satin is often chosen. It is an especially suitable fabric for coat linings.