Atlas

Atlas
 Atlas - thick silk fabric with characteristic shiny surface on the front side and matte - from the inside. Sometimes the fabric additionally introduced woolen or linen thread. More valuable thread always go on the front side. Special smooth fabric acquires during its manufacture with a ratio of stroke duck ...
 Atlas - thick silk fabric with characteristic shiny surface on the front side and matte - from the inside. Sometimes the fabric additionally introduced woolen or linen thread. More valuable thread always go on the front side.

Particular tissue becomes smooth during its manufacture with a ratio based on a weft running one to five or more. The invention is a special type of interlacing yarns for the atlas is in Chinese. Initially, they were used to produce the thread of his silkworm, then - processed raw silk. In Europe atlas of China was delivered along the Silk Road through Central Asia and the Middle East. First own production of the atlas was established in Europe in the Renaissance, however, and in modern times, Europeans bought Chinese atlas - Akinfiev. High quality satin in 16-17 centuries. is widely recognized as an Iranian.

Today satin fabric made from both artificial and natural materials. They are used for sewing neckties, scarves, elegant clothes, church vestments. Indispensable as satin lining fabric.