Shantung fabric
Also known as: Silk shantung, shantung silk, slub shantung
Plain-weave silk fabric with irregular weft slubs — crisp, softly lustrous and full of natural texture.
Description
Shantung is a plain-weave silk fabric traditionally woven from tussah silk — the fibre of wild oak silkworms. Their shorter, uneven filaments create the famous weft slubs that give the cloth its unmistakable bamboo-like surface.
The hand is crisp with a slight rustle yet still surprisingly refined; the sheen is softer and warmer than mulberry satin. Originally woven in China's Shandong province, shantung is today also produced in polyester and viscose imitations. It is a classic for bridal and evening gowns, cheongsams, festive sheath dresses, premium neckties and interior accessories.
- Slub texture from irregular wild-silk yarns in the weft
- Crisp, paper-like hand — yet very breathable
- Muted, natural lustre — noble but never garish
- Slubs are wanted, not a fabric flaw
Properties
| Weave | Plain weave with slub weft |
|---|---|
| Fibres | Wild tussah silk, also polyester or viscose imitations |
| Hand | Crisp, paper-like, with muted warm sheen |
| Application | Bridal gowns, cheongsams, neckties, interior textiles |
| Care | Dry-clean, iron on silk setting |
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Sources & references
2- Wikipedia: Shantung (fabric) Wikipedia — Freie Enzyklopädie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shantung_(fabric)
- Fabriclore: Shantung Fabric Guide fabriclore.com https://fabriclore.com/blogs/fabric-wiki/information-about-shantung-fabric
