Dupioni (also referred to as Douppioni or Dupion) is a plain weave crisp type of silk fabric, produced by using fine thread in the warp and uneven thread reeled from two or more entangled cocoons in the weft. This creates tightly-woven yardage with a highly-lustrous surface.It is sometimes confused with ‘shantung’ or ‘raw silk’ which is usually lighter in weight and has a finer weave than dupion. Material 100% Mulberry silk Weight 110-120 Grams Per Meter Width 44 inches | 111 cms Wash Care Dry Clean Only. Feel Smooth/ Slubless Usage Dupioni silk is wonderful for bridal gowns, prom dresses, historical costumes, tops, dresses, skirts, jackets , pants, and children’s clothing. Formalwear made from dupioni is dynamite! Dupioni also makes wonderful home dcor such as draperies, pillows, and tablecloths. Disclaimer Slight difference in color from visible product image is possible. Silk is a natural product and, therefore, will always have a small amount of natural flaws, therefore, particularly for dressmaking, it is always advisable to order a little bit more than you actually need.
