Satin is basically a weave that has a glossy surface with a dull back. Satin is usually a warp-faced weaving technique in which warp yarns are "floated" over weft yarns, although there are also weft-faced satins. Different types of fabrics are formed with satin weaves using different types of fibers including silk, nylon and polyesters. Satin has vast variety of uses including apparels like satin varsity jackets, satin baseball jackets, women's lingerie, nightgowns, blouses etc..