The idiom "silk satin" that we often use to describe wealth and magnificence is not just an adjective. "Silk, silk, silk, and satin" are the four major categories of silk fabrics.
In detail, the varieties of silk fabrics can be divided into 14 categories and 36 subcategories. The 14 categories include: spinning, wrinkle, satin, damask, gauze, silk, velvet, brocade, gauze, tweed, Ge, silk, silk, silk .
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# Plain crepe satin#
The most commonly used satin fabric has a strong gloss on the front and a dull back, which is what everyone's "silk in the impression" should look like. It is often used as shirts, skirts, pajamas, eye masks, etc.
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#Double Chine#
Due to the special weaving method, crepe de chine has natural wavy crepes on both sides. In addition to the common solid colors, there are also woven crepe de chine, silk blended crepe de chine and so on. Mainly used to make shirts, dresses and so on.
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#Chiffon#
Chiffon is also a common type of fabric on the market, and there are many chemical fibers. Here we are talking about the variety of pure silk yarn. The name comes from the transliteration of English Chiffon, which means light and transparent fabric, which has the characteristics of light, transparent, soft and elegant fabric.
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#Georgette & Brocade#
Georgette is somewhat similar to chiffon, but it is not a fabric. First of all, the silk arrangement structure is different, and the shape is different. Second, the characteristics of the two are different. Georgette is elastic and soft to the touch, while chiffon has better abrasion resistance.
Brocade is the most representative traditional silk fabric in China, and the most famous one is brocade. Now there are all kinds of brocade dresses and beddings on the market. But most of the taste is not up to par. It is indeed difficult to apply brocade to modern clothing.
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#Double palace silk#
The rough silk fabric is woven from double cocoons, with irregular knots on the surface. The fabric is quite wide, suitable for decorative fabrics, such as European dresses, curtains, etc.
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#organza#
Organza is the most common fabric for dresses. There are many chemical fibers, and the more advanced ones are made of 100% silk. Sheer and stiff, it's perfect as a wide skirt.
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#Power Spinning#
It may be the cheapest silk fabric with the same momme count. Plain weave, tight, and less glossy, it is usually used as a lining for high-end coats, as well as shirts, skirts, etc.
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#knitting silk#
Knitted silk T-shirts and underwear are super skin-friendly and not easy to wrinkle. They have a stronger luster than pure cotton and are cooler in summer.