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Duchesse, Cream

Product code 101-66-0022

Duchesse is a superior heavy and shape maintaining satin. This gorgeous full body fabric has a very even surface with pearl like luster. It is perfect for bridal wear and glamorous evening gowns.

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Basic parameters
Shade: cream
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 150 cm
Width (inches): 59 ″
Weight (mm): 27 mm
Weight (gsm): 118 gsm
Weight (oz): 3.5 oz
Drape: stiff
Care:
Availability: while supplies last
Minimum order: 0.2 m
Bulk discount
1 - 9 m
106,75 € / m
10 - 19 m
-5%
101,45 € / m
20 - 49 m
-10%
96,10 € / m
50 - 99 m
-15%
90,75 € / m
100 and more
-20%
85,40 € / m

in stock 92.2 m

106,75 €/m

88,20 €/m without VAT

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Product description

Product description

Duchesse satin (also known as bridal satin) is the beauty queen of silk fabrics. It is a perennial favorite for bridal and evening gowns but is also a knock-out in cocktail dresses, corsets, skirts, and jackets. Duchesse is a sturdy, tightly woven fabric with a lustrous, pearly shine (the back is matte) that holds its form beautifully.

This cream duchesse is stiffer lengthwise than crosswise. Arranging your pattern pieces lengthwise will make a sturdier garment while laying your pieces crosswise will give you more drape.

This fabric is a perfect match for demanding, fantastic creations and as a backdrop for embroidery. If you are looking for something with more drape, choose from among our regular satins.

With its unique qualities, silk duchesse can make a simple, full skirt into an event. It is so popular for bridal fashions that it is sometimes called bridal satin. Take it up a notch by combining with satin organza, chiffon, lace, or tulle.

Care

We recommend dry cleaning this fabric at a reliable dry cleaner. In our tests of how to wash silk this fabric stood up to gentle hand washing but lost some of its stiffness. If you risk hand washing, use lukewarm water and a delicate detergent for woolens; do not wring or squeeze dry; block dry on a flat surface. Dry iron on the back on the lowest setting. Avoid water droplets.

FAQ

Do you sell genuine, natural silk?

Yes. Silk is our specialty. All fabrics marked as "silk" in our shop are always made of natural silk. You can rely on the fact that is always natural mulberry silk unless we say otherwise. If it is a different type of natural silk (e.g., wild silk), we will say so. We describe the many types of natural silk in full detail in our post on types of silk.

Can silk be washed?

Washing is generally not recommended for silk – it belongs at the dry cleaners. However, as our big silk wash test has shown, some types of silk fabrics can stand up to a gentle wash program or hand washing without harm if you follow the procedure described. That said, wash silk at your own risk. We definitely recommend testing in advance on a small sample of the fabric – because silk is a natural material it's not 100% predictable. Never use an ordinary laundry detergent – use a special detergent for wool and silk or, if there's no other option, a gentle, silicone-free shampoo. 

Is silk colorfast?

The fabrics in our core inventory, seasonal collections and limited editions are from repeated production cycles that we have quality-tested – given proper care their colors should not bleed. Fabrics that are on offer while supplies last are one-off products that have not been individually tested, so we recommend testing on a sample. Silk may lose some color when washed in water that's too hot or with unsuitable detergent. Always follow the recommended water temperature and use detergents designed for washing silk or wool. Washing silk, though it is often no problem, is always at your own risk. Read more in our post on How to wash silk.

What thread should be used to sew silk?

If you are not going to dye the finished garment, we recommend a high-quality polyester thread for sewing silk. If you want to dye the finished garment, be sure to choose a silk thread (polyester does not take dye). The choice of sewing needle and thread depends on the type and weight of the fabric – for sewing particularly fine fabrics (chiffons, georgettees, light satins, light crepes) a thinner polyester or silk thread and a corresponding thin needle are suitable. Do not use cotton thread to sew silk.

How can I tell if it is natural silk?

Probably the best way to tell is the burn test. Silk burns reluctantly, leaving a black crumb that you can easily crush between your fingers and smells like burnt hair. Be sure to test threads pulled from both the weft and the warp. In addition to the burn test, there are a plenty of other tricks – check out our post on how to tell real silk.

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