Silk Fabric Weaves
Find all Silk fabric weaves with swatches: Brocade, Charmeuse, Chiffon, China silk, Doupioni, Faille, Georgette, Matelasse,Noil, Organza, Peau de Soie, Pongee,
FABRIC
Brocade is a jacquard weave with an embossed effect and contrasting surfaces. Can also be woven with synthetic or man-made fibers.
Faille soft ribbed silk with wider ribs than seen in grosgrain ribbon. Slightly glossy.
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Georgette sheer crepe silk, heavier than chiffon and with a crinkle surface.
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Matelasse has raised woven designs, usually jacquard, with the appearance of puckered or quilted.
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Noil is sportier in appearance and created by short fibers, often from the innermost part of the cocoon. Has the look of hopsack but much softer.
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Pongee is a plain woven, thin, naturally tan fabric that has a rough weave effect.
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