Fine grosgrain silk, cream, 1.05m, seconds
Product code 101-35-0007-R (1)
A sturdy ribbed fabric of natural silk in cream, grosgrain looks great in dinner jackets, formal dresses, boleros, capes, and clutches. You may also use it in pillowcases, drapes, and accessories.
Read more| Shade: | cream |
| Defect type: | stains |
| Pattern: | solid |
| Material: | 50% cotton, 50% silk |
| Width (cm): | 117 cm |
| Weight (mm): | 27 mm |
| Weight (gsm): | 117 gsm |
| Drape: | stiff |
| Care: | |
| Availability: | while supplies last |
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Product description
Silk grosgrain fabric is an elegant, plain-woven fabric similar to faille, which is slightly finer. The weft yarns are thicker than the warp yarns, resulting in a distinct crosswise rib. Grosgrain has a subtle sheen. It is sturdy, with a crisp drape, forming substantial folds.
Try it in dinner jackets (see how 007 wore it), formal dresses, gathered skirts, boleros, capes, and clutches. It is also popular in interior decor, where it makes an appearance in pillowcases, upholstery, drapes, wall coverings, and ornaments.
The ribbing in grosgrain fabric is even, without the irregular striping and slubs found in dupioni. Another fabric with a ribbed structure is taffeta, but the difference between the warp and weft threads is so slight that the surface appears perfectly smooth.
For garments made of grosgrain, we recommend a heavy silk lining such as silk serge.
Fun facts:
Grosgrain fabric first gained a foothold in Baroque fashion in the 17th century. It was often referred to as “gros de Tours,” after the French town where it was made. This term, along with the French “cannelé,” is still used by textile historians and often appears in professional journals.
On a lighter note, it appears that grosgrain lent its name, at least in part, to a popular winter drink. As various sources have it, there was once a certain vice-admiral in the Royal Navy known by his crew (presumably behind his back) as “Old Grog” because of a grosgrain jacket that he had a habit of wearing. The fellow had a frustrating penchant for disciplining his men by thinning their rum ration with hot water. The resulting drink – grog – took its name from him.
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. 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 lowest setting with the steam off; water may leave marks.
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.
Is your product assortment always the same?
Most of our fabrics are one-time offers that last until they are sold out. However, some more popular items are always restocked or can be ordered on request. As a rule, this applies to notions, where the selection is pretty consistent, but may also include some types of fabric. Look at the product's availability value – it shows whether the goods are available while supplies last, in the core inventory or in a seasonal collection.
What is a seasonal collection?
The goods in the seasonal collection come directly from our verified manufacturers. We change up the colors on offer from season to season but fabric quality is always constant. For large (wholesale) orders, colors that have been sold out can be reordered individually.
What defects can I expect?
The type of defect present in seconds fabric is always listed in the product parameters. Usually they are minor flaws and defects that occur only in part of the role (typically at the beginning or end). That's why our discounted seconds usually include only smaller pieces, not entire rolls.
What is the smallest amount of fabric I can order?
The minimum fabric order is a length of 20 cm.
Do you accept orders by phone or email?
No. We only accept retail orders through the e-shop. This eliminates situations where someone else orders the last of an item while your order is still sitting in our inbox or lies jotted on a bit of paper by the phone. By purchasing online, you are putting an immediate hold on the product. Of course, you can always call or write to us if you need help making your selection.
Do you ship abroad?
Yes. We ship worldwide. The price of shipping is automatically calculated at checkout before payment after you select the country of delivery and the preferred carrier. If you do not find your country in the dropdown list, please contact us. You will find a rough overview of shipping costs in our shipping and payment terms.
When will my order be delivered?
The estimated delivery date with your selected carrier can be seen before payment is made at checkout. It is calculated as the time for processing and packing your order plus the time it takes the selected carrier to deliver to a specific destination – this can be from 2 days for delivery within the Czech Republic to a week for delivery outside the EU. Expect longer delivery times during big sales and holidays.
