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Ahimsa 3-ply

Ahimsa 3-ply fabric.

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We at Aurora Silk are pleased to be the exclusive importer-distributor for this finest quality Cruelty-free Mulberry (cultivated Bombyx) silk fabric.

This fabric's warp and weft are both smooth spun Ahimsa™ Peace silk. "Peace" silk, also called vegetarian silk, is from cocoons from which the moth has completed its transformation and emerges free and happy.  For more information, read Cheryl's "About Peace Silk" article.

Staple is ~ 2”.  The warp yarn is two-ply for luster, hand and durability. The weft in this new creation is a 3-ply, multi-ply.  This gives the fabric a substantial hand and exceptional durability.

Check our our entire collection of Ahimsa™ Peace Silk fabrics.

 

To order multiple yards, update quantity in shopping cart

1-4 yards

Natural off white (undyed)

$36/yard

5+ yards

Natural off white (undyed)

$30/yard

3" x 3 " Sample

Natural off white (undyed)

$2

Note: The amount of shipping charged for fabric samples will be refunded when we process your order.

 

Fabric Information

  • Fibre content: 100% Peace silk
  • Source: Rural India, small family farms
  • Width: 45"
  • Weight per linear yard: 4 oz
  • Commonly used for: Anything and everything! Couch covers, jackets, shirts, skirts, pants, etc.
  • Weft shrinkage: 8%
  • Warp shrinkage: less than 1%
  • Recommended care: Machine wash: gentle cycle, warm water, mild soap. Tumble dry on low heat. For smoothest finish, iron from barely damp state on "wrong" side of fabric.

Additional Product Information

Cheryl Kolander visited the production site in India in November 2006, and we are happy to report that all aspects of the operation are clean, healthy and honorable - absolutely no child labour or slavery; cocoons are raised in small family farms without the use of pesticides, herbicides, antibiotics, genetic engineering or any other practice of disrepute. The AhimsaT label is patented to our partner-producer in India.