Satin is a particular type of textile weave that has a sleek texture, smooth and glossy on one side, dull and matte on the other. The peculiarity of its unique woven process makes it at the same time precious to touch and very difficult to work. Its name has Chinese origins from the 12th century. In the Middle Ages it meant a luxurious, heavy type of silk usually worn by royalty; today we enjoy its sensuous beauty directly on the skin in our lingerie or wedding gowns.