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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.
| Silk Name | Silk Description |
|---|---|
| Aqilorn | Blend of silk and thread-of-vaalorn. |
| Bourde | A striped silk used in formal and ceremonial garments by dark elves. |
| Brocade | Heavy, exquisite jacquard-type fabric with an all-over raised pattern or floral design. |
| Brocatelle | Jacquard weave similar to brocade but thicker and heavier, with figures in higher relief. |
| Cendal | Thin and light, this silk material has historically been used to make ceremonial clothing and banners. Alternative spelling is sendal. |
| Charmeuse | Light- to midweight silk that is shiny on one side and crepe-like on the other. |
| Chiffon | Sheer lightweight silk that is light and airy. |
| Dupioni | Crisp fabric with a brilliant sheen. |
| Elesine | |
| Flyrsilk | |
| Lotus Silk | Silk made from lotus stems. See release document: Erithi Fashion |
| Marbrinus | Woven silk cloth which resembles veined marble. |
| Moire silk | Corded fabric with a distinctive wavy pattern. Also called watermarked. |
| Naraina | 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, sheer, and lightweight, organza is frequently used in formalwear. |
| Saenira | Silk made by aelotoi from multiple fibers, including bee and cricket silk. |
| Spidersilk | Fabric woven from the silk webbing of various spiders. Also known by some as gossamer. |
| Taffeta | Plain weave, medium-weight fabric with lots of body and sheen. |
| Velvet | Heavy-duty and durable, silk velvet is thought to be one of the most expensive silk fabrics made. The surface is smooth with a lustrous sheen with threads that shimmer when reflecting light. |
| Watered | Similar to moire, watered silk is a patterned textile that provides an illusory water effect. |