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Other SilksThese are silk fabrics that we often have, but the inventory varies. Below is some information on them. If you are interested, please e-mail or call. China Silk (Habutai)Habutai is a Japanese word meaning 'soft as down' and both Habutai and China silk are soft, lightweight and lustrous. Very closely related, both have a soft graceful drape, a smooth surface and vary in weight from 5mm (momme) to 10 mm. Habutai is natural in color, sheer and ivory, and China silk is smoother and usually dyed. Sari silk is a variation of china silk from India. Very sheer, but good for lining and lightweight garments like lingerie. Seams may pull open on tightly fitted garments. Sews relatively easily, and doesn't show pins marks.Care: Handwash, drip dry. Colors: White, but easily dyed Price: China silk: Call for prices. Embroidered and beaded SilksThese are usually one of a kind items, often on a dupioni or organza base, but are absolutely exquisite. Most of the ones we have are on a white or ivory base, and are frequently used for bridal gowns. Call for more info on what we have. You wouldn't want to do this by hand. We are out of stock for Items 21, 22, 23, 28 and 29.Care: Dry clean Colors:    Price: Embroidered and Beaded silk: 45" wide $28.95 to $150 per yard. Silk BroadclothSilk Broadcloth is a soft, lightweight silk with a cotton-like feel. It has a dull luster, with a flat, smooth surface. Holds creases well, and makes excellent tailored dress shirts and light blouses. Very easy to sew, doesn't show pin marks.Care: Handwash, drip dry. Colors: Call for current stock Price: Silk Broadcloth: Call for current stock and price. Silk Brocades (Chinese patterns)These are jacquard patterns woven on a heavyweight twill base, usually with patterns of peonies, dragons, bamboo, mums or other oriental patterns. Silk/Rayon blend. Used in close fitting skirts, jackets and evening wear. Also used extensively in home decoration where an Oriental Motif is desired. Heavy enough for chair cushions. We usually have about 20 different patterns in stock, call. Sewing is slightly more difficult than most, may show pin marks.Care: Washable by hand, IF you wash it before you cut it out, drip dry. Washing changes the texture and it does shrink about 10-20%. Colors:Base colors of Red, gold, black, green & others Brocades: Current samples of some brocades Price: Silk/Rayon Brocades:30" wide, $28.95 per yard Silk Crepe and Crepe de ChineSilk Crepe is a luxurious fabric with a good sheen and a pebbly texture. Crepe de Chine ('krape dee sheen') is similar, but lighter weight and less textured than silk crepe. Silk Crepe has a beautiful drape, and is great for semi-fitted to loose-fitted styles of dresses, blouses, suits, bridal gowns and evening wear. Easy to sew, doesn't show pin marks. Does unravel, so seams should be finished.Care: Wash by hand, but beware as silk crepe can shrink a lot. Drip dry. Colors:White, natural, black. Call for other colors. See also 4 ply silks. Price: Crepe silk: 45" wide, $17.95 to $48.95 per yard Silk / metal tissueSilk/metal tissue is a rather stiff, translucent gauze made with silk and metallized threads. Very crinkly by nature. It has a metallic iridescence and is very reflective, although it moves fairly well. It is usually used for home decoration, due to limitations on cleaning. Difficult to work with, but beautiful.Care: A paradox. This can't be dry cleaned, and if you wash it, the silk shrinks dramatically and the metal crimps, looking something like a kinky permanent hair wave. Solution: Don't get it dirty, or live with the wrinkling. Colors:Usually we have White, golds and silver. Call for stock on hand. Price: Silk/metal tissue: 45" wide, $19.95 per yard GabardineOur pure silk gabardine is a dressy smooth twill weave fabric, characterized by the distinct diagonal line on the fabric. Faintly lustrous, it has a beautiful drape, resists wrinkles, but creases well. Durable and crisp, it is most often used for skirts, slacks and suits. Easy to sew, doesn't show pin marks. Does unravel, so seams should be finished.Care: Handwash (shrinks more than most), drip dry. Colors: Call/ e-mail about colors. Price: 100% silk gabardine is usually 43", $31.95, but price varies depending on stock. GeorgetteSilk Georgette has a grainy texture and a sheer feel. Similar to silk crepe, but is not as soft or lustrous as crepe. Georgette is durable, but snags easily. Drapes very fluidly, and falls into soft ripples. Great for loose, full blouses, evening wear, dresses and skirts. More difficult to sew than most and may require a special foot for your machine. Doesn't show pin marks, and georgette won't hold a crease.Care: Handwash, drip dry. Colors: Stock varies: Call / e-mail Price: Silk Georgette: 45" wide, $13.95 to $17.95 per yard Peau de Soie (Duchess Satin)A medium weight smooth and silky fabric with a satiny, lustrous finish. Looks like Charmeuse, but Peau de Soie has a moderately stiff drape. Those who cannot pronounce Peau de Soie (French for ‘skin of silk') call this Duchess Satin. We have both 100% silk and silk/rayon blends. Use in close-fitted to loose-fitted styles in evening wear, bridal gowns, and elegant dresses. Sew easily, but pins and needles leave marks. Not much stretch, may be difficult to ease seams.Care: Dry Clean Colors:We always have White, Black and Off white. Other colors available Price: Peau de Soie / Duchess Satin: 54" wide, $46.00 to $58.00 per yard Silk/Rayon Duchess Satin: 45" wide, $28.95 per yard MatkaMatka is a heavy weight silk made from very thick yarns. The yarns are obtained from short ends of silk from Mulberry silkworms (Bombyx Mori) and spun by hand without removing the gum (sericin). As such, there are slubs and irregularities that give the fabric a unique character. It looks something like a tweed, but the fibers are all the same color. Matka is good for suits and jackets, sews easily.Care: Probably better to dry clean unless you can live with a a lot of shrinkage from handwashing. Colors: Call Price: Silk Matka: 45" wide, $19.00 to $40.00 per yard TussahTussah (also Tussar) is a medium to heavy weight silk made from free-range (Woo Hoo!) silkworms of the Antheraea mylitta or Antheraca proylei species. The warp and weft yarns are very different, giving tussah the look of woven grasses. Tussah is almost always a natural brown color, but it does dye well. Good for suits and jackets, and home decoration. Sews easily, but may unravel, so finished seams are advisable.Care: Handwash, but it does shrink more than most, drip dry. Colors:Natural, Price: Silk tussah: 45" wide, $17.00 to $30.00 per yard Copyright ©: 1998-2007, Silk Road, inc. Site designed and maintained by OriGen.com
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