Material Library · Scarves
Scarf Fabrics
The fabric decides how a scarf drapes, shines, feels and takes a print. This page compares the fabrics we make custom scarves from: mulberry silk, polyester satin and chiffon, viscose and modal, cotton, cashmere, pashmina and wool, plus the jacquard knit of fan scarves. Woven fabrics come from partner mills and are cut, printed, hemmed and branded in our factory in Sialkot; knitted scarves are knitted in-house. The exact blend and weight for your order are confirmed with your quote.
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- 50 pcsMinimum order
- 14 daysStandard lead time
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Fabrics
Fabrics for custom scarves
Open a fabric to see what is typical for it and what we confirm for your order.
Scarf Fabrics
Mulberry Silk Twill
The classic fabric of the printed silk square: mulberry silk woven in a fine diagonal twill. It has a soft lustre, a firm, smooth hand and…
WovenTwillLightweight
- Warmth
- Moderate
- Breathability
- Very high
- Stretch
- Low
Scarf Fabrics
Silk Habotai
A light, smooth plain-weave silk, also called China silk or pongee silk. It is thinner and airier than twill, so it suits light neck scarves, hair…
WovenPlain weave (pongee, taffeta)Lightweight
- Warmth
- Low
- Breathability
- Very high
- Stretch
- Low
Scarf Fabrics
Silk Satin (Charmeuse)
Silk woven as a satin, with a glossy face and a matte back. It has the most lustre and the most fluid drape of the silks,…
WovenSatin weave (charmeuse)Lightweight
- Warmth
- Low
- Breathability
- Very high
- Stretch
- Low
Scarf Fabrics
Silk Chiffon
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…
WovenChiffonLightweight
- Warmth
- Low
- Breathability
- Very high
- Stretch
- Low
Scarf Fabrics
Silk Georgette
A sheer silk with a crinkled, crepe-like surface. It is heavier and less transparent than chiffon and grips better, so it holds a drape and stays…
WovenGeorgetteLightweight
- Warmth
- Low
- Breathability
- Very high
- Stretch
- Low
Scarf Fabrics
Polyester Satin
A satin weave in polyester with the gloss of silk satin at a lower price. It is durable, easy to wash and one of the best…
WovenSatin weave (charmeuse)Lightweight
- Warmth
- Low
- Breathability
- Moderate
- Stretch
- Low
Scarf Fabrics
Polyester Chiffon
A sheer, light polyester that drapes like silk chiffon but costs less, keeps its colour and washes easily. It is one of the most common fabrics…
WovenChiffonLightweight
- Warmth
- Low
- Breathability
- Very high
- Stretch
- Low
Scarf Fabrics
Polyester Twill (Silk-Touch)
A fine polyester twill with a soft, silk-like hand, often sold as silk-touch or silky twill. It holds a knot like silk twill, takes sublimation and…
WovenTwillLightweight
- Warmth
- Low
- Breathability
- Moderate
- Stretch
- Low
Scarf Fabrics
Viscose (Rayon) Challis
A soft, fluid plain weave in viscose, also called rayon. It feels cool, breathes like cotton, drapes like silk and absorbs dye evenly, so rotary-screen and…
WovenPlain weave (pongee, taffeta)Lightweight
- Warmth
- Low
- Breathability
- Very high
- Stretch
- Low
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Modal
A refined cellulose fibre in the viscose family. It is usually softer and stronger when wet than standard viscose and keeps its shape after washing, which…
Single jerseyWovenLightweight
- Warmth
- Low
- Breathability
- Very high
- Stretch
- Moderate
Scarf Fabrics
Cotton Voile
A light, slightly sheer cotton plain weave made from fine, tightly twisted yarns. It is crisp, breathable and comfortable in heat, so it suits summer scarves,…
WovenVoileLightweight
- Warmth
- Low
- Breathability
- Very high
- Stretch
- Low
Scarf Fabrics
Bandana Cotton (Poplin)
The classic fabric of the printed bandana: a firm, light cotton plain weave such as poplin or lawn. It is soft, absorbent and gets softer with…
WovenPlain weave (pongee, taffeta)Lightweight
- Warmth
- Low
- Breathability
- Very high
- Stretch
- Low
Scarf Fabrics
Woven Cashmere & Cashmere Blends
Cashmere woven into a soft, flat scarf, usually finished with twisted fringes: pure cashmere for the top of the range, cashmere-wool for softness at a lower…
WovenTwillMidweight
- Warmth
- Very high
- Breathability
- High
- Stretch
- Low
Scarf Fabrics
Pashmina
A very fine cashmere woven into light, fluid wraps and shawls, often blended with silk. It is warm for its weight, drapes softly and is the…
WovenPlain weave (pongee, taffeta)Lightweight
- Warmth
- High
- Breathability
- High
- Stretch
- Low
Scarf Fabrics
Woven Wool & Merino (Checks & Tartans)
Wool and merino woven into flat scarves with fringes, the classic choice for checks, tartans and heritage plains. Yarn-dyed by the mill, so the pattern is…
WovenTwillMidweight
- Warmth
- Very high
- Breathability
- Very high
- Stretch
- Low
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Double-Layer Acrylic Jacquard (Fan Scarf Knit)
The knit of the classic football and fan scarf: acrylic yarn knitted on flatbed machines as a double-layer jacquard, so names, crests and colours are part…
Double knit (heavy)Jacquard knitMidweight
- Warmth
- Very high
- Breathability
- Moderate
- Stretch
- Moderate
Compare
Scarf fabrics compared
Warmth, breathability and softness are relative to the other materials in this library, not lab values.
| Fabric | Construction | Weight class | Warmth | Breathability | Stretch | Moisture management | Typical products |
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| Mulberry Silk Twill | Woven, Twill | Lightweight | Moderate | Very high | Low | High | Scarves |
| Silk Habotai | Woven, Plain weave (pongee, taffeta) | Lightweight | Low | Very high | Low | High | Scarves |
| Silk Satin (Charmeuse) | Woven, Satin weave (charmeuse) | Lightweight | Low | Very high | Low | High | Scarves |
| Silk Chiffon | Woven, Chiffon | Lightweight | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate | Scarves |
| Silk Georgette | Woven, Georgette | Lightweight | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate | Scarves |
| Polyester Satin | Woven, Satin weave (charmeuse) | Lightweight | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Beanies, Scarves |
| Polyester Chiffon | Woven, Chiffon | Lightweight | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate | Scarves |
| Polyester Twill (Silk-Touch) | Woven, Twill | Lightweight | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Scarves |
| Viscose (Rayon) Challis | Woven, Plain weave (pongee, taffeta) | Lightweight | Low | Very high | Low | Very high | Scarves |
| Modal | Single jersey, Woven | Lightweight | Low | Very high | Moderate | Very high | Scarves |
| Cotton Voile | Woven, Voile | Lightweight | Low | Very high | Low | Very high | Scarves |
| Bandana Cotton (Poplin) | Woven, Plain weave (pongee, taffeta) | Lightweight | Low | Very high | Low | Very high | Scarves |
| Woven Cashmere & Cashmere Blends | Woven, Twill | Midweight | Very high | High | Low | High | Scarves |
| Pashmina | Woven, Plain weave (pongee, taffeta) | Lightweight | High | High | Low | High | Scarves |
| Woven Wool & Merino (Checks & Tartans) | Woven, Twill | Midweight | Very high | Very high | Low | Very high | Scarves |
| Double-Layer Acrylic Jacquard (Fan Scarf Knit) | Double knit (heavy), Jacquard knit | Midweight | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Scarves |
Choosing a fabric
Which fabric for which scarf?
Start with the product and the price point, then choose how the design goes on.
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Printed squares and neck scarves
Mulberry silk twill and silk satin for luxury ranges; polyester satin and silk-touch twill for uniforms, events and value ranges with bright sublimated prints.
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Hijabs, shawls and wraps
Polyester or silk chiffon, georgette, viscose and modal drape softly and breathe. Pashmina and woven cashmere make warm, light wraps for winter.
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Winter and fan scarves
Woven cashmere, wool and merino for premium winter scarves with fringes; double-layer acrylic jacquard for football and club scarves with the design knitted in.
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Bandanas and summer scarves
Bandana cotton takes classic screen and discharge prints; cotton voile, viscose and linen keep beach and summer scarves light and cool.
Silk weight
Silk weights in momme
Silk is weighed in momme (mm): the higher the number, the heavier, denser and more opaque the fabric. These are typical ranges for scarves; the weight for your order is confirmed with the quote.
| Silk | Typical weight | Look and feel | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiffon | About 6–8 momme | Sheer and airy | Evening wraps, premium hijabs |
| Habotai | About 5–8 momme | Light, smooth, low sheen | Light neck and hair scarves |
| Georgette | About 8–10 momme | Sheer with a crepe texture | Hijabs and wraps that hold a drape |
| Twill | About 12–16 momme | Smooth, firm, soft lustre | Printed squares that hold a knot |
| Satin (charmeuse) | About 16–22 momme | Glossy and fluid | Luxury squares, hair and evening scarves |
Printing and branding
How the design goes on
Sublimation bonds the dye into polyester and only works on polyester fabrics. Silk, viscose, cotton and linen are printed digitally or by rotary or flat screen. Knitted fan scarves carry the design in the knit as jacquard. Branding is usually a small woven or satin label, a printed signature in the design or an embroidered monogram.
Products
Where these fabrics are used
- Custom scarvesCustom scarves under your label: knitted, football, silk and printed scarves, bandanas, neckerchiefs and hijabs. From 50 pcs…
- Custom beaniesCustom beanies under your label: cuffed and logo, streetwear, pom-pom and winter, sports and jacquard beanies. From 50…
Journal
Guides on scarves
Private Label & OEM · 6 min readHow to Start a Private Label Scarf Line: From Brief to DeliveryPrivate label scarves explained: choose categories and fabrics, prepare a tech pack, pick a sample type, plan MOQ per design, labels, timing and payment.Read the guide 
Product Guides & Comparisons · 7 min readCustom Football Scarves: Sizes, Knits, MOQ and Timing for ClubsCustom football scarves explained: sizes, single vs double-layer jacquard, bar and printed fan scarves, crest rights, MOQ and lead times for clubs.Read the guide 
Materials & Fabrics · 6 min readSilk Momme Explained: Choosing Fabrics for Printed ScarvesSilk momme explained: typical weights of silk twill, habotai, satin, chiffon and georgette, and how silk compares with polyester and viscose for scarves.Read the guide
FAQ
Scarf fabrics: frequently asked questions
Do you weave the scarf fabrics yourselves?
No. Woven fabrics such as silk, satin, chiffon, viscose, cotton, cashmere and wool come from partner mills; we cut, print, hem, brand, inspect and pack every scarf in our factory in Sialkot. Knitted scarves, including jacquard fan scarves, are knitted in-house.
Can silk scarves be sublimation printed?
No. Sublimation only bonds with polyester. Silk is printed digitally or by screen; for a sublimated look at a lower price, polyester satin or silk-touch twill is the usual choice.
Which fabric is best for hijabs?
Georgette and a medium-weight polyester chiffon are the most popular because they are opaque enough and hold their shape. Viscose and modal are soft and breathable for everyday wear; silk chiffon and georgette suit premium ranges.
Is pashmina the same as cashmere?
Pashmina is a very fine cashmere, often blended with silk for light wraps. Because many fabrics sold as pashmina are blends, we always state the exact composition on the quote and the care label.
What is the minimum order for custom scarves?
Orders start at 50 pieces per design. The standard production lead time is approximately 14 days after sample approval, and the confirmed schedule is agreed for each order.
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