panne

panne

P0035500 (păn)n. A special finish for velvet and satin that produces a high luster.
[French, a soft cloth, from Old French penne, pane, fur lining, from Latin pinna, penna, feather; see penna.]

panne

(pæn) n (Textiles) a lightweight velvet fabric[C19: via Old French, from Latin pinna wing, feather]

panne

(pæn)

n. 1. Also called panne′ vel′vet. a soft, lustrous, lightweight velvet with flattened pile. 2. Also called panne′ sat′in. a heavy, highly lustrous satin, orig. made of silk. [1785–95; < French, Old French, variant of pen(n)e < Medieval Latin panna, penna skin, fur, Latin penna feather]

panne

A type of velvet with a very smooth and shiny finish.