This fabric is also known as Silk Noil. It's a nubby fabric in a natural off-white color. It has a somewhat rough texture but it has a soft gentle drape. Silk Noil dyes well but is not well suited for gutta techniques since it's quite heavy and gutta usually does not penetrate heavier textured fabrics well. You could option to apply gutta to both sides of the fabric for silk painting projects.
Great for making modern garments, historical reenactment costumes, Star Wars Tatooine resident's clothing and home decor. Check house rules at Tatooine Cantina for appropriate galactic usage. Not recommended for Star Destroyer officers clothing or Grand Moff uniforms. May the force be with you.
Also available in BLACK, lighter weight and a smooth version
Fabric Details
- 100 % raw silk
- 35mm, comes in 45" and 55" wide, 4.23 oz per sq. yard for the 45" and 4.36 oz per sq. yard for the the 55"
- You can dye this with Acid Reactive Dyes
- Suggested uses; garments, dresses, skirts, jackets, pants, heavier shirts, historical re-enactment clothing, Renaissance faire clothing, Star Wars costumes (go for it!), home decor, and curtains.
- We found that this shrinks 11% in Length and 5% in Width disclaimer
- Available in cut yardage (bulk discounts levels at 10+ yds.) and 50 yard bolts
- Hand washing is recommended
Remember, bolts vary! They can be over or under - we charge you for the actual yardage. If you need very specific yardage, order cut yardage.
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Made in: CHINA (CN)
Average Customer Review
4.76
(97 Customer Reviews)
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MOST HELPFUL REVIEWS
4/21/2017
5
Awesome for natural dyes. I wash it in the hottest possible water with a pH neutral detergent to open up the fibers and remove the natural oils. It accepts dyes much more easily after this pre-washing.
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26 of 28 users found this review helpful.
8/29/2013
4
Really good price nice to sew on feels to be of nice quality. The only thing is it has an odd smell which I have noticed in pretty much all raw silk no matter where I get it. It does dissipate after washing though.
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8 of 8 users found this review helpful.
10/12/2013
5
Wonderful raw silk. I use this for proper paintings whereas I use the Habotai for scarves & clothing. The results mimic some of the effects that you get when using oils on linen which I love but the application works more like watercolors - making this a very unique surface to paint on - love it!
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15 of 17 users found this review helpful.
4/21/2008
5
This stuff is a dream! Soft breathable dyes up beautifully -- plus if it wrinkles all you have to do is hang it in the bathroom while you shower and the wrinkles steam right out. I've used it for Ren Faire and other costuming projects and it holds up quite well. The fabric does shed a little when washed the first few times however as bits of the nubby surface come off.
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13 of 15 users found this review helpful.
12/4/2013
5
I love this fabric! It dyes beautifully has a wonderful hand and texture. Perfect for quilting just bought 10 yards.
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12 of 14 users found this review helpful.
MOST RECENT REVIEWS
5/5/2024
5
This is very lovely fabric. I bought it to line some curtains so the results would be soft. I measured and cut a test panel and washed it in cold water delicate short cycle. The fabric did not shrink dried very fast. It appears to be wider than the 55" that is shown. I'll find uses for every scrap.
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0 of 0 users found this review helpful.
3/15/2023
5
Fabulous fabric and it dyes quite well. I hope to make a tunic to wear at the Tatooine Cantina. Read the description if you are a fan of George Lucas.
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1 of 1 users found this review helpful.
7/15/2018
5
This stuff is absolutely magnificent to sew. Drapes wonderfully.
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3 of 3 users found this review helpful.
1/25/2017
5
Use this for dresses so lovely to wear!
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5 of 6 users found this review helpful.
8/15/2016
5
I bought it to experiment on. It has a distinct oily scent I am guessing from the silk worms. Some people believe the oilscent is actually good for you. It is a little rough unwashed. It seems to insulate quite well. I am probably going to use it as a blanket but I would buy more to make tunics and cloaks.
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5 of 6 users found this review helpful.
9/27/2015
5
Lovely silk velvet good telephone and online service thank you.
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2 of 3 users found this review helpful.
9/13/2015
5
Would that life was raw silk every day! After a cold water wash as with all raw silk it has its little quirks but I was expecting this. Fine quality.
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5 of 7 users found this review helpful.
6/12/2015
5
Beautiful! Thank you.
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2 of 2 users found this review helpful.
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