Silk has always been regarded a luxurious choice of fabric. For regular use, people often opt for satin as an alternative, under the impression that it is a cheaper, more affordable solution for the same. But satin and silk are vastly different fabrics and that is well reflected in the storage, washing directions as well as precautions kept in mind when it comes to them. Indianexpress.com spoke to Nida Merchant, founder of Nemah, an India-based modest swimwear and sportswear brand to understand the key differences between silk and satin so…