Silk FailleSilk Faille is a shiny, soft, medium weight fabric with distinct ribs, or ridges, running in the weft direction. It has a glossy shine making it ideal for eveningwear and bridal wedding, and can also be used for high end sportswear and home decor. It is similar to grosgrain in look and texture, but is much more versatile and elegant with a silkier and softer handfeel. Although not extremely crisp, Faille holds its shape when draped it takes well to

overlock (serge) seam allowances to prevent fraying

Triacetate is often used in jersey

and is the perfect fabric for form-fiting evening gowns with few seams

breathable

although this name can also refer to inferior polyester versions

Charmeuse can also be used as a decadent garment lining fabric and it can be challenging to work with

but is much more versatile and elegant with a silkier and softer handfeel

Very high degree of shine

more opaque version of chiffon - it is much less sheer but is much more durable and possesses a beautiful flowing drape

are easily washed

what makes Dupioni distinctive is that is brushed from “twin” silkworm cocoons

and dresses