Dupionni looks similar to silk Shantung but with more intentional slubs in the fiber. It has a crisp, firm hand with lots of linear texture and subtle luster. It dyes and paints brilliant colors but does not lend itself well to the use of gutta owing to the heavy, random slubs. The texture, weight and strength makes it wonderful for nicer pillow covers, wall hangings, jackets, pants, etc. Silk Shantung is a kind Dupionni of silk that is woven in the Shantung Provence of China.
Fabric Details
- 100% Dupion Silk
- 19mm, 45" wide
- You can dye this with Acid Dyes
- We found that this shrinks 11% in Length and 2% in Width disclaimer
- Available in cut yardage and in 52 yard bolts
- Machine wash in any temperature water
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
4.62
(39 Customer Reviews)
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MOST HELPFUL REVIEWS
1/27/2011
4
Beautiful of course but slightly lighter weight than the drapery weight available at the box stores which is more what I was expecting. Since this is lighter weight it doesn't seem to have as much slubbiness which is the great thing about dupion. Nevertheless lovely!
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11 of 12 users found this review helpful.
10/26/2012
5
Yes this is lighter weight (mm) than the dupioni that I usually choose to work with but I have the Dharma fabric swatch kit and so knew what I was getting. I dyed some and also used tea on a large quantity. It took both beautifully and maintained a lovely sheen even after hot water. (Service was A++++ as always)
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14 of 16 users found this review helpful.
2/16/2011
5
I used this for my daughter's wedding gown. I died it to a beautiful shade of champagne. It photographed beautifully. The fabric had a beautiful subtle sheen. I backed it with dharma's silk organza.
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14 of 16 users found this review helpful.
6/23/2016
1
This is not what you would expect dupioni to be. The fabric that I received was almost completely smooth. It did not have anything close to the texture that I associate with dupioni or even a shantung. I actually thought for a moment that I had been sent the wrong fabric until I found a slub in the fabric. Dupioni should have lots of slubs and texture. If like me that is what you are looking for then find it elsewhere.
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13 of 15 users found this review helpful.
1/27/2009
5
Lovely drape texture paints up lovely.
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5 of 6 users found this review helpful.
MOST RECENT REVIEWS
7/1/2018
5
Great fabric...although dupioni is always quite pricey anywhere you get it.
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0 of 1 users found this review helpful.
3/10/2018
5
What beautiful finely grained silk dupion! I love it and would certainly order it again if I needed silk dupion.
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3 of 5 users found this review helpful.
4/8/2017
5
This silk is perfect for my laser cut petal project. it feels so nice and it is strong. I first tea dyed it then it was laser cut into petal forms and then I added silk paint to the petals. It still looks beautiful after going through all those steps.
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3 of 5 users found this review helpful.
10/20/2016
5
Absolutely beautiful. Very smooth and lustrous. Perfect for anything from quilts to formal wear.
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3 of 5 users found this review helpful.
9/27/2016
5
LOVEIT!
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0 of 2 users found this review helpful.
8/17/2016
5
Looks good
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0 of 2 users found this review helpful.
4/5/2015
5
Great silk love working with it love the prices love the great customer service love Dharma
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0 of 2 users found this review helpful.
10/29/2014
5
AS a Milliner I need silk to make flowers I love to get Dharma's Silk the quality is great. the price can't be beat and it dyes so beautiful
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2 of 4 users found this review helpful.
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