Shantung silk
Also known as: Shantung, Shandong silk
Plain-weave wild silk with irregularly thick weft yarns — matte-lustrous with characteristic slub texture.
Description
Shantung silk is a plain-weave silk fabric historically from Shandong province in China. It is characterised by irregularly thick weft yarns (slubs) that give the cloth its typical slightly knotty surface. Made classically from tussah or bombyx wild silk, shantung has a matte lustre and is noticeably firmer and crisper than charmeuse or crêpe de chine.
Shantung resembles dupioni silk but is thinner, more uniform and lighter (typically 50–120 g/m²). It shapes well, creases easily but presses out cleanly. Classic uses: bridal and evening gowns, ladies' suits, festive blazers, neckwear, cushions and home decoration. Rayon or polyester copies (poly-shantung) exist that mimic the slub effect but never reach the hand feel and moisture management of true silk.
- Weave: plain (taffeta) weave
- Weight: 50–120 g/m²
- Look: matte lustre with slubs
- Classic origin: Shandong province, China
Properties
| Weave | Plain weave |
|---|---|
| Fibre | Wild silk (tussah/bombyx) |
| Weight | 50–120 g/m² |
| Look | matte lustre with slubs |
| Application | Bridal/evening wear, neckwear |
Related product categories
Sources & references
1- Wikipedia: Shantung (fabric) Wikipedia — Freie Enzyklopädie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shantung_(fabric)
