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Lustrous and Shiny Silks

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

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This is a standard fabric for the garment industry, used for blouses, lingerie, and scarves. The fabric is medium lightweight (12.5 mm). 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.

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1-4 yards

Natural white (undyed)

$16.50/yard

5+ yards

Natural white (undyed)

$14/yard

Wholesale 20+ yards

Natural white (undyed)

$12/yard

3" x 3 " Sample,of all three weights, with information sheet

Natural white (undyed)

$3

 

Charmeuse Satin - Medium Weight

Raised and woven in India, this is a medium weight 16 momme satin. The drape is wonderful and the fabric is thick enough to be opaque even in undyed white.

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1-4 yards

Natural white (undyed)

$22/yard temporarily out, please substitute the 19 mm below

5+ yards

Natural white (undyed)

$20/yard temporarily out, please substitute the 19 mm below

3" x 3 " Sample, of all three weights, with information sheet

Natural white (undyed)

$3

This is the satin that Cheryl has chosen to Naturally Dye and keep in stock in the following Artisan Colours:

Rose Red

Shimmer Sunshine Yellow
Peace Indigo Blue Indigo Naturally Dyed Charmeuse Satin Silk

Black !

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!

To order multiple yards, update quantity in shopping cart

1-4 yards

Natural white (undyed)

$18.50/yard

5+ yards

Natural white (undyed)

$16/yard

Wholesale 20+ yards

Natural white (undyed)

$14/yard

3" x 3 " Sample, of all three weights, with information sheet

Natural white (undyed)

$3

 

Charmeuse Satin colours - Medium Heavy Weight

Rose Red

SALE! $40/Yard

 

Teal Blue Green

SALE! $40/Yard

 

Variegated Sea Green

SALE! $40/Yard

 

Midnight Blue (Regular Dark Blue shown on left)

SALE! $40/Yard

 

Regular Dark Blue

SALE! $40/Yard

 

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; 16 mm = 1.8 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.