Satin use in ballet. Other uses include interior furnishing fabrics, upholstery, and bed sheets . Originally, during the Middle Ages, satin was made of silk; consequently it was very expensive, used only by the upper classes. Satin became famous in Europe during the twelfth century. The name derives its origin from the Chinese port city of Quanzhou, whose name in (medieval) Arabic was Zayton. During the latter part of the Middle Ages, it was a major shipping port of silk, using the maritime Silk Road to reach Europe. It was mostly used in the Arabian countries. Fabrics created from satin weaves
Josh Satin .107 in 15 games, and was demoted on May 10. Satin spent much of the season at Las Vegas before being recalled when the major-league rosters expanded on September 1. He was outrighted off the 40 man roster after the season, making him a free agent. In November 2014 Satin signed a minor-league free agent contract with the Cincinnati Reds. On March 7, 2016, Satin signed a minor league deal with the San Diego Padres. He played for the AAA El Paso Chihuahuas, and batted .182/.250/.273 in 49 plate appearances. On June 9, 2016, Satin retired from baseball. Satin twice