Satin (noun)

1. A smooth, glossy fabric with a dull back, typically made from silk or a synthetic equivalent.
2. A fabric with a glossy surface and a dull back, made from silk or a synthetic equivalent.
3. A smooth, shiny fabric typically made from silk, nylon, or acetate.

Origin:

From middle english satin, from old french satin, from arabic زَيْتُون‎ (zaytūn, "silk from china").

Examples:

1. The dress was made of satin.
2. The satin sheets felt cool and smooth against her skin.
3. She wore a satin dress to the prom.
4. The satin ribbon was shiny and elegant.
5. The curtains were made of satin.