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|Brocade || A heavy, exquisite jacquard type fabric with an all-over raised pattern or floral design
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|Brocatelle || A jacquard weave similar to brocade but thicker and heavier, with figures in higher relief
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|Charmeuse || A light- to midweight silk that is shiny on one side and crepe-like on the other.
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|Chiffon || A sheer lightweight silk that is light and airy.
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|Dupioni ||Crisp fabric with a brilliant sheen.
|Dupioni ||Crisp fabric with a brilliant sheen.
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|[[Marbrinus]] ||Woven silk cloth which resembles veined marble.
|[[Marbrinus]] ||Woven silk cloth which resembles veined marble.
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|Moire silk || A corded fabric with a distinctive wavy pattern. Also called watermarked.
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| Naraina ||A specialized type of lotus silk from Atan Irith (made from the salt water lotus found only there). The stems of these flowers tend toward a softer, more supple weave and hints of their unusual silvery green coloring dot even the best dye job. See release document: [[Erithi Fashion]]
| Naraina ||A specialized type of lotus silk from Atan Irith (made from the salt water lotus found only there). The stems of these flowers tend toward a softer, more supple weave and hints of their unusual silvery green coloring dot even the best dye job. See release document: [[Erithi Fashion]]
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|Organza || Crisp, sheet, and lightweight, organza is frequently used in formalwear.
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|Spidersilk ||
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|Taffeta || A plain weave, medium-weight fabric with lots of body and sheen.
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|Velvet ||
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==Resources==
https://vintagefashionguild.org/fabric-resource/
https://www.fabriclink.com/dictionaries/textile.cfm


[[Category:Fabric]][[Category:Materials]]
[[Category:Fabric]][[Category:Materials]]

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Silk is a type of woven fabric that is comprised of a protein extruded by insect larvae. Silk tends to have a shimmering appearance, is smooth and soft, and is quite durable until wet.

Common Types of Silk Fabrics
Silk Name Silk Description
Aqilorn Blend of silk and thread-of-vaalorn.
Bourde
Brocade A heavy, exquisite jacquard type fabric with an all-over raised pattern or floral design
Brocatelle A jacquard weave similar to brocade but thicker and heavier, with figures in higher relief
Charmeuse A light- to midweight silk that is shiny on one side and crepe-like on the other.
Chiffon A sheer lightweight silk that is light and airy.
Dupioni Crisp fabric with a brilliant sheen.
Elesine
Flyrsilk
Lotus Silk A silk made from lotus stems. See release document: Erithi Fashion
Marbrinus Woven silk cloth which resembles veined marble.
Moire silk A corded fabric with a distinctive wavy pattern. Also called watermarked.
Naraina A specialized type of lotus silk from Atan Irith (made from the salt water lotus found only there). The stems of these flowers tend toward a softer, more supple weave and hints of their unusual silvery green coloring dot even the best dye job. See release document: Erithi Fashion
Organza Crisp, sheet, and lightweight, organza is frequently used in formalwear.
Spidersilk
Taffeta A plain weave, medium-weight fabric with lots of body and sheen.
Velvet
Watered

Resources

https://vintagefashionguild.org/fabric-resource/ https://www.fabriclink.com/dictionaries/textile.cfm