Silk absorbs dyes extremely well.

There are two main dyeing methods: yarn-dyed, where the fibres are dyed before weaving or piece-dyed when the dyeing takes place after the fabric has been woven...

Satin is one of the most common terms when referring to silk fabric. The name is derived from the satin weave which produces a smooth and lustrous surface, created by weaving a minimum of four weft (vertical)...

Colour is my day-long obsession, joy and torment - for many fashion and fabric buyers, and fabric suppliers, this statement by French painter Claude Monet with...

Here are a few facts about silk that may surprise you:

• According to legend, silk was discovered...

1. Iron before cutting. Use a warm dry iron on the reverse side of the fabric. Use a cool iron for chiffon. Do not spray water as it can leave a watermark
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Silk is produced from the threads of cocoons spun by silkworms on their journey to becoming a silk moth. Each cocoon is made from a single thread that can be nearly a mile long and is about the size of...

This quote by designer Oscar de la Renta...