Different Silk Garments Points for Females?

Chiffon, crepe, georgette, taffeta, satin, jacquard, organza — all of them are made out of precious mulberry silk. However, each one has its own peculiarities that affect the way the fabric feels and looks. To make the right choice, see the table below and learn more about each silk type.

Table 1. General information about various silk fabric types
Type Feel & look Suitable for
Chiffon
  • diaphanous,
  • airy,
  • soft,
  • quite rough,
  • slippery,
  • soft sheen
  • dresses (for a wedding, ball and proms),
  • blouses,
  • skirts,
  • tunics,
  • scarves
Crepe
  • thin,
  • pebbly surface,
  • dramatic drape,
  • requires much accuracy in cutting and sewing,
  • opaque
  • dresses (for a wedding, ball and proms),
  • blouses,
  • skirts,
  • trousers
Crepe De Chine
  • soft,
  • air permeability,
  • practicality,
  • easily wrinkles
  • dresses (for a wedding, ball and proms),
  • blouses,
  • skirts,
  • tunics
Georgette
  • sheer,
  • lightweight,
  • woven of highly twisted yarns,
  • a slightly grainy texture,
  • not as lustrous as chiffon
  • dresses (for a wedding, ball and proms),
  • blouses,
  • skirts
Taffeta
  • decent sheen,
  • stiffness,
  • smooth surface,
  • bad creasing,
  • water repellency,
  • durability,
  • a typical ‘swish’ sound
  • dresses (for a wedding, ball and proms),
  • skirts,
  • jackets,
  • raincoats,
  • corsets,
  • summer coats,
  • blouses
Jacquard
  • outstanding durability,
  • stretch resistance,
  • abrasion resistance,
  • сolour retention,
  • miserable affection by temperature changes,
  • smooth finish
  • dresses,
  • blouses,
  • skirts,
  • jackets,
  • waistcoats,
  • corsets,
  • shirts,
  • trousers (made of heavier fabrics)
Satin
  • durability,
  • long-lasting shine,
  • perfect moisture absorption,
  • good anti staticity,
  • excellent drapability
  • dresses (for a wedding, ball and proms),
  • blouses,
  • skirts,
  • trousers (if weight is about 200 g/m 2)
Organza
  • thin and sheer,
  • stiff,
  • gives shimmer,
  • lightweight,
  • easily wrinkles,
  • requires dry cleaning
  • dresses (for a wedding, ball and proms),
  • blouses,
  • skirts