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Types of Silk
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| Brushed Silk |
| Produced by gently brushing the fabric surface to pull up fibers from the yarn, producing a luxuriously soft & downy feel to its surface. |
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| Ribbed |
| Created with two sets of knitting needles operating at right angles to each other. Ribbing enhances silk’s elasticity as well as its insulating properties, both of which are pretty impressive to begin with. In addition to entire garments, ribbed silk is ideal for sleeve, neck, or waistbands, and special types of trims. |
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| Dupioni |
| This shimmering & lustrous silk is woven from two different cocoons that have nestled together. Also spelled douppioni or dupion, the name is actually a corruption of the Italian “duplicato”, meaning “duplicate.” The slightly tangled cocoons cause the resulting silk to seemingly change its hue in different lights. It takes dye easily, and so it’s usually produced in bright shades, enhancing its beautiful iridescence. It has a moderately crisp drape, subtle luster, and a slightly pebbled texture, though not so much as crepe de Chine. Produced in mid- to lightweights, look for it in fine suits, dresses, tops, and more. |
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| Georgette |
| This soft & lustrous fabric drapes very fluidly and falls easily into soft ripples. It has a grainy texture and sheer feel that’s reminiscent of crepe de Chine. It’s durable and greatly favored for elegant eveningwear, dresses, skirts, and gently fitted blouses & tops. |
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| Jacquards |
| A system of weaving that uses a highly versatile patterning mechanism, allowing for the creation of large intricate designs. Fashion designers love silk jacquards for their skirt, jacket, and eveningwear creations. Interior decorators greatly prize them for sheets, pillowcases, and throws. |
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| Noil |
| Called “raw silk” by some, noil is particularly distinguished for the subtle flecks that are actually particles from the silkworm’s cocoon. A muted sheen gives the fabric its elegant patina. Noil resists wrinkles and travels well, making it an excellent choice for knit sweaters. When woven, noil is a favorite for suits, jackets, and slacks. It has a casual feel with natural elasticity—better than linen and without the wrinkles. |
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| Crepe-de-Chine (CDC) |
The matte surface and "pebbled" texture of this graceful fabric reflect individual pinpoints of light, giving it wonderful chromatic depth and striking eye-appeal. This luxurious silk has the additional virtues of great durability and excellent wrinkle resistance. Lightweight with a pleasing drape, designers choose it among silk fabrics for elegant slacks, skirts, dresses, suits, and eveningwear. |
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| Silk Cotton |
| Blending cotton with silk produces a luxurious fabric with superior substance and body. Look for luxurious silk cotton jackets, pants, sweaters, and tops. |
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| Silk Linen |
| The soft feel and elegant drape of pure cotton linen gets only better when blended with luxurious all-natural silk. Used to create finer fashions and premium apparel. |
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| Spun silk |
| This medium-to-heavyweight knit is ideal for cold weather garments such as turtlenecks, long johns, and sleepwear. Although similar to knit cotton in appearance, the similarity stops there. Spunsilk boasts superior warmth & absorbency. It’s warm and pliable with natural stretch. And it has that elegant luster & feel that only silk can offer. |
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| Chiffon |
| Often the lightest weight and most diaphanous of the silks, Chiffon is also the most see-through. It creates the "billows" of fabric that add dimension to garments, but generally requires some kind of lining or backing unless it's used for scarves. |
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| Tussar (Tussah) |
Tussah silk, often called shantung, is made from the cocoons of wild tussah silk worms that eat oak and juniper leaves -- their "natural" food. Because the worm isn't grown in a controlled environment, the moth hatches from the cocoon thus interrupting the filament length and making the fibers short and coarse instead of long and lustrous.
Tussah silk is difficult to dye and most often available in its natural color, a creamy tan. Because of its irregular slubs and the fact that it ravels easily, tussah should be dry-cleaned. It is a good choice for traveling as it doesn't wrinkle easily. |
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| Filament Silk (Reeled Silk) |
| Made of individual strands that vary in length, this versatile knit fabric maximizes silk’s superb ability to insulate your body and wick away moisture. It’s known among silk fabrics for being lightweight yet incredibly strong. (Silk filaments actually have greater tensile strength than steel, even though they’re finer in diameter than silk fibers!) Its supple & sumptuous texture is ideal for luxurious undergarments and layering pieces—such as slips & camisoles. And its natural stretch ensures all-day comfort, making it perfect for beneath casual & business clothes or your activewear. |
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We have all the infrastructure for manufacturing the above mentioned different types silk.
We can also manufacture any type of silk as per the specifications of the clients and in any number of quantity. We can match all the International Standards in quality control, pricing and prompt delivery of our product. |
