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Chiffon vs Satin - What's the difference?

chiffon | satin |

As nouns the difference between chiffon and satin

is that chiffon is a sheer silk or rayon fabric while satin is a cloth woven from silk, nylon or polyester with a glossy surface and a dull back. (The same weaving technique applied to cotton produces cloth termed sateen).

As an adjective satin is

semi-glossy. Particularly describing a type of paint.

chiffon

English

(wikipedia chiffon)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A sheer silk or rayon fabric
    • Her dresses are made from these marvelous chiffons .

    Derived terms

    * chiffon cake

    satin

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • -glossy. Particularly describing a type of paint.

    • Noun

    (wikipedia satin) (en noun)
  • A cloth woven from silk, nylon or polyester with a glossy surface and a dull back. (The same weaving technique applied to cotton produces cloth termed sateen).

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