Silk noil (bourette silk)
Also known as: Bourette silk, Noil silk, Raw silk noil
Silk spun from the short-staple combings of the schappe process — matt, nubby with visible slubs and a rustic hand.
Description
Silk noil — known in German as Bourette-Seide — is spun from the short fibres left over when combing schappe silk. These combings are too short for worsted spinning and are converted into a slightly irregular yarn by carding. The resulting fabric contradicts the typical image of silk: matt, slightly rough, with characteristic slubs and a look closer to fine linen or slub cotton jersey than to satin.
Bourette silk is markedly cheaper than mulberry silk yet remains highly breathable, thermo-regulating and skin-friendly. It drapes softer than linen, wrinkles less and takes most dyes well. Typical uses are summer blouses, dresses, unstructured jackets, cushion covers and natural-look home textiles.
- Matt, naturally irregular appearance with visible nubs
- Significantly cheaper than smooth filament silk
- Sensitive to abrasion — wash on the delicates cycle
- Wrinkles subtly, softens further with wear
Properties
| Fibre type | Animal natural fibre (silk combings) |
|---|---|
| Hand feel | Matt, nubby, slightly rustic |
| Care | Hand wash 30 °C or wool cycle |
| Application | Summer blouses, dresses, unstructured jackets |
Related product categories
Sources & references
2- Wikipedia: Bourette Wikipedia — Freie Enzyklopädie https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bourette
- Wikipedia: Noil (English) Wikipedia — Freie Enzyklopädie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noil
