SATIN STRETCH CREPE | 7312

A mid-weight stretch satin with a pebbled crepe face. The textured option for designers who want satin sheen with tactile dimension and comfortable give.

Satin Stretch Crepe is a mid-weight, 205 gsm (~6.0 oz/yd²) 100% polyester woven fabric milled in Korea at 50/52” wide. It delivers a unique, dimensional surface through a finely pebbled crepe face, while its mechanical weave and finishing provide a comfortable give and clean recovery. Unlike smooth, highly reflective satins that experience glare under studio lighting, this stretchy crepe fabric’s texture scatters light to capture beautiful depth on camera. The overall hand is fluid with a soft glow and a dry touch, making it the perfect middle ground when standard stretch satin feels too flat and traditional crepe-back satin feels too matte.

Applications

Apparel

• Cocktail and occasion dresses, wrap dresses
• Bias-cut and A-line skirts, pleated and gathered skirts
• Draped blouses, soft jumpsuits, palazzo trousers
• Modern bridal separates and bridesmaid pieces
• Mother-of-the-bride and guest-of-honor looks
• Costume and dance wear
• Statement linings, scarves, sashes, decorative ties

Events & decor

• Dimensional table runners, since the pebbled face catches light differently than smooth satin
• Textured chair sashes and ties, with marbled colorways that add depth
• Napkin overlays for high-design tablescapes
• Statement event backdrops and ceremony focal panels
• Photo-prop drapery favored for dimension in shots
• Art-directed event linen (gallery, editorial wedding, design event)

Hand & feel

The texture is the product. The face carries a fine, even pebbling, a consistent micro-relief rather than coarse or slubbed. Dry to the touch rather than slick (the opposite of smooth stretch satin), and the reverse is smoother and flatter. At 205 gsm, the cloth falls in soft, rounded folds. Also, the stretch registers as a comfortable give noticeable in movement and easy to forget while standing still.

Best for / not ideal for

Best for

• Cocktail and occasion dresses, wrap dresses, bias-cut skirts
• Modern bridal separates and printed bridesmaid pieces
• Statement linings where the print shows at the reveal
• High-design event linen where dimension is the design choice

Not ideal for

• High-shine mirror-finish gowns (use smooth stretch satin)
• Structured ball gowns or corseted bodices (too fluid)
• Sharp tailoring, including blazers and structured trousers
• Heavy event drapery or upholstery (not built for sustained tension or abrasion)
• Couture with heavy beadwork (mid-weight ground can’t carry it)
• Unlined garments in light printed colorways (line for opacity)

Specifications

• Style: Satin Stretch Crepe | 7312
• Composition: 100% Polyester
• Weave: Satin with pebbled crepe face
• Weight: 205.00 gsm (~6.0 oz/yd²)
• Width: 50/52”
• Stretch: Comfortable give, clean recovery (delivered through weave and finishing)
• Hand: Mid-weight, dry-face, fluid
• Sheen: Soft glow diffused by pebbled texture
• Colorways: Charcoal Gem, Teal Gem, Cherry Marble, Mango Marble
• Country of Origin: Korea
• Sold by the yard. Free swatches available.

Care

• Machine wash cold on delicate in a mesh bag, or hand wash.
• Mild detergent. Avoid bleach and optical brighteners (they shift print color).
• Lay flat or hang to dry. Also, avoid direct sunlight on printed colorways.
• Iron on low on the reverse with a press cloth. Do not press the face directly.
• Steam vertically to release wrinkles between wears.
• Do not dry clean unless the finished garment specifies it.

FAQ

What is stretchy crepe fabric?

Stretchy crepe fabric is a crepe-textured cloth that includes enough give to ease fit and movement. This specific stretchy crepe fabric is a woven satin stretch crepe. It has a pebbled crepe face for dimension, a soft satin sheen on the surface, and a comfortable give delivered through its weave and finishing. It sits between smooth stretch satin (which can look too flat) and matte crepe-back satin (which can look too matte) for designers who want texture, sheen, and comfort all in one textile.

What is satin stretchy crepe?

A stretch satin woven with a pebbled crepe texture on the face. It pairs soft satin sheen with tactile crepe dimension and comfortable stretch, reading textured and sophisticated rather than glossy and flat.

Is it the same as crepe back satin?

No. Crepe back satin has a smooth satin face and crepe on the reverse. Satin stretch crepe puts the crepe texture on the face and adds stretch. Related families, structurally different.

Is it stretchy?

Yes, with a comfortable, supportive give and clean recovery. Designed to ease fit on dresses, skirts, blouses, and wrap silhouettes, not athletic-grade stretch.

How does it photograph?

Yes, it does. The pebbled face scatters light and kills the hot-spot reflections that plague smooth satins under flash and studio lighting. Reads dimensional rather than glassy on camera.

Is it good for bridal?

For modern, low-glare bridal and bridesmaid pieces, yes. The pebbled face is a sophisticated alternative to standard smooth satin, though not the right pick for structured ball gowns or corseted bodices.

Is it machine washable?

Yes, on a cold, delicate cycle in a mesh bag with mild detergent. Lay flat or hang to dry, and skip the dryer to protect the stretch.

Machine Wash, Cold; Gentle Detergent, No Bleach. Tumble Dry, Low Heat. Do not wring.

Soft, shiny, and smooth, satin fabric is a luxurious and elegant fabric type. A satin fabric can also have a shiny face side and a dull and textured back side. A satin fabric is woven in a satin style from a variety of fibers, including silk, cotton, and polyester. Satin fabric has a unique weaving structure that makes it durable and wrinkle-resistant. It is also possible to print intricate designs and styles on satin fabric. Satin fabrics vary in weight, stretch, and luster, and are not all created equal.