The Royal Satin Cushion Covers and Pillowcases

September 15, 2010- Satin fabric is extensively used in various home furnishing articles. It is actually a fabric made typically from silk. The sheen and softness of this fabric has made in a favorite among designers for using it in their creative portrayals.

Satin is available in four different forms, namely:

Dutchess Satin : A stiff satin kind which has shine only on one side.
Satin Jacquard: A loose fabric with woven patterns.
Slipper Satin: A satin material used exclusively for designing slippers.
Delustered Satin: A material with relatively lesser shine.

Home furnishings is one such aspect where satin is popularly used for designing purposes. Satin pillowcases are the a favored item among people. Be it the sofa covers or the dining room chair cushion covers, satin pillowcases or satin sofa cushion covers look extremely royal and elegant anywhere in the room.

Interestingly, satin pillow covers are also more favored in comparison to the cotton ones as they are considered healthy for hair. Since cotton covers absorb oil and moisture from skin, satin covers are rather soft and smooth on skin.

Apart from the sleeping pillow covers, satin also makes wonderful sofa cushion covers which look graceful and stunning in the living room area. These cushion covers and chair pad covers successfully add a kind of vibrancy to the room. In fact, the dining area can easily get a new leash of life with beautiful dining chair cushion covers made up of satin.

As for the maintenance part, satin cushion covers can be machine washed (only on delicate mode) at home. Steam iron them after wash and you'll be ready with fresh looking satin covers again.