Silk fabric, one of the higher grade fabric known for its softness, luster, beauty and luxurious look. It gives comfort in all types of weather and is the strongest natural fabric in the world. Indian silk is popular worlwide because of its sheer variety of designs, weaving and quality. The most valued is the Thai silk.
Different textures are created with silk fabric according to the use. Summer textures are different from that which is worn in cold climates. In menswear, the fabrics are light with subtle textures. The following are some of the silk fabric textures.
- Brocade Fabric -
It has a raised and embossed texture and is widely used in a satin
background with metallic threading and embroidery.
- Crepe Fabric -
The texture of crepe ranges from fine, flat to pebbled and mossy
effects.
- Chiffon Fabric -It has
crepe like texture as the threads are twisted and then woven. It has
slightly rough feel and bumpy look.
- Faille Fabric -
It has a corded effect with a noticeable cross-wise flat ribs.
- Georgette Fabric -
It is crisp with some body and firmness. It has a dull creped surface
with a grainy texture.
- Matelassé Fabric
- The fabric's pattern gives a quilted puff effect.
- Peus de Soie - It
is a stout, soft silk with fine cross ribs.
- Organza Fabric -
It is a crisp and sheer plain weave fabric with fine texture and a very
slight sheen finish. It crushes or musses easily but is easily pressed.
- Broadcloth Fabric -
A fine, tightly woven fabric in a plain or twill weaves with a slight
horizontal rib.
- Charmeuse Fabric -
The back of the fabric is a flattened crepe with a dull appearance while
the front is a shimmery satin weave. It is made of high twisted yarn
with a flexible finish.
- Taffeta Fabric - A
crisp, tightly woven fabric with a fine, crosswise rib.
- Damask Fabric - A cloth
of various fibers characterized by a flat and reversible woven Jacquard
design combining plain and satin weaves, generally in one color.
- Velvet Fabric - A
warp-pile fabric with a soft, sturdy face created from dense loops that
may or may not be cut.
- Chenille Fabric -
Fabric with a fuzzy texture woven of a soft-tufted silk or cotton fiber.
- Tulle Fabric - It is either gauze, knotted or leno and is woven on a lace machine. The fabric is very light and stiff having a hexagonal mesh.
