A sheer, very light silk woven from tightly twisted yarns. It floats and layers beautifully, so it is used for evening wraps, bridal stoles and premium hijabs, dyed in solid colours or printed digitally.
What is typical, and what we confirm for your order
Typical for this fabric type
Construction
Woven, Chiffon
Knit
Woven chiffon (plain weave of twisted yarns)
Usual composition
100% mulberry silk.
Weight class
Lightweight
Feel
Sheer, airy and soft with a slightly grainy touch
Season
Spring / autumn, Summer
Warmth
Low
Breathability
Very high
Stretch
Low
Moisture management
Moderate
Quick drying
Very high
Softness
Very high
Durability
Moderate
General textile guidance, not a lab measurement of our fabric.
Mr Balaclava specification
Availability
Offered for our custom scarves
Anything not listed here is confirmed with your quote.
Decoration suitability
EmbroideryTest first
Screen printingTest first
Sublimation printingNot suitable
Heat transferNot suitable
Woven labelSuitable
Printed labelSuitable
Usually dyed in solid colours or printed digitally; the print shows through on the back. Hems are rolled by hand or machine. Industry guidance for this fabric type. We confirm the method on a sample before production.
