Silk

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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