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Charmeuse Satin in three weights

Special sale on Medium Heavy Weight dyed fabrics in: Rose Red, Teal Blue Green, Variegated Sea Green, Midnight Blue and Regular Dark Blue (see below).

Charmeuse Satin - Light Weight

Charmeuse, undyed

This is a standard fabric for the garment industry, used for blouses, lingerie, and scarves. The fabric is medium lightweight (12.5 momme). Shiny satin on one side and matte crepe on the other. Woven from conventionally raised silk that has been reeled from the cocoon -- only reeled silk can make this lustrous satin.


3" x 3 " Sample; both weights

Natural white (undyed)

$3

1/2 yard


Natural white (undyed)

$12.50

1-4 yards


Natural white (undyed)

$22/yard

5-19 yards


Natural white (undyed)

$18/yard

Wholesale 20+ yards

Natural white (undyed)

$14/yard



Charmeuse Satin - Medium Heavy Weight

Shimmery soft, drapey and substantial. 19 momme. This is the favorite weight for long gowns - the drape and swirl as one walks and moves is breathtaking. And it feels so good!

1/2 yard

Natural white (undyed)

$15

1-4 yards

Natural white (undyed)

$25/yard

5-19 yards

Natural white (undyed)

$22/yard

Wholesale 20+ yards

Natural white (undyed)

$18/yard



Charmeuse Satin - Medium Heavy Weight - Colours*

1/2 yard

Sunshine Yellow


$40


1/2 yard

Rose Red


$40

1/2 yard

Indigo Peace
Blue

$40

1/2 yard

Sky Blue


$40


1/2 yard

Royal Purple


$40


1/2 yard

Blackest Black


$45

1-4 yards

Sunshine Yellow


$70/Yard


1-4 yards

Rose Red


$70/Yard


1-4 yards

Indigo Peace
Blue

$70/Yard


1-4 yards

Sky Blue


$70/Yard


1-4 yards

Royal Purple

$70/Yard


1-4 yards

Blackest Black

$80/Yard


5+ yards

Sunshine Yellow

$60/Yard


5+ yards

Rose Red


$60/Yard

5+ yards

Indigo Peace
Blue

$60/Yard

5+ yards

Sky Blue

$60/Yard

5+ yards

Royal Purple


$60/Yard

5+ yards

Blackest Black


$70/Yard


*Please allow up to 3 weeks for natural dyeing

Fabric Information

  • Fibre content: 100% natural, cultivated silk, reeled filament.
  • Source: China or India, as noted
  • Width: 44"
  • Weight per linear yard: 12.5 mm = 1 oz; 19 mm = 2.1 oz (weights are approximate)
  • Commonly used for: Dresses, blouses, lingerie, scarves, gowns, drapes of all kinds.
  • Weft (width) shrinkage: minimal
  • Warp (length) shrinkage: ~ 2%
  • 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.
  • Alternate care: Hand wash and iron on wrong side. Or Dry Clean.