How to wash silk
Can you wash silk? And how? We decided to find out. See our great silk washing test.
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Product code 101 33-0037 (3)
A stiff natural silk fabric, perfect for a formal look in champagne, taffeta makes beautiful, rustling ball gowns and wedding dresses as well as pretty accessories.
Read moreWidth: | 149 cm |
Color: | champagne |
Content: | 100% silk |
Weight (gsm): | 75 gsm |
Weight (mm): | 13 mm |
Drape: | stiff |
Availability: | while supplies last |
Care: |
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Silk taffeta is a luxury classic. Sturdy, tightly woven, with an elegant sheen, it falls in great, architectural folds and has a characteristic scroop (the rustling sound peculiar to taffeta). Perfect for wedding gowns and bridal fashions, ball gowns, and cocktail dresses, it also works wonders for accessories (clutches, wraps, flowers, bows) and home decor.
Taffeta is quite stiff, behaving much like tissue paper. It holds its shape and works wonderfully in full, gathered skirts and structured garments. Taffeta combines well with lace and chiffon; try a silk lining such as habotai or silk serge. For a similar look with a bit less stiffness, you might try a fine silk dupioni.
Care
We recommend dry cleaning this fabric at a reliable dry cleaner. Hand washing will make this fabric lose its stiffness and shine and take on a crêpe-like structure. Dry iron on the lowest setting. Avoid water droplets.
Can you wash silk? And how? We decided to find out. See our great silk washing test.
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