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What is taffeta? A crafter’s guide to this unique fabric TL;DR: Taffeta is a crisp, plain-weave fabric known for its rustling sound and subtle sheen. Silk taffeta offers luxury and delicate handling, while polyester taffeta is more durable and budget-friendly. It differs from satin and sateen in weave structure, drape, and surface appearance, requiring specific sewing techniques. What is taffeta? A crafter’s guide to this unique fabric Many crafters pick up a shiny fabric at the store, assume it’s satin, and only realize their mistake halfway through a project. Taffeta is one of the mos …