I work with only 5 different types of silks. Their natural qualities vary a great deal providing maximum design options. All are hand washable.

a.      Silk Habotai – also known as China silk –

     ◊  light weight

     ◊  billowy

     ◊  natural silken sheen

     ◊  understated quality

     ◊  best used as a double layer when dress is white

b.     Silk Charmeuse – also known as crepe backed satin

     ◊  Buttery soft texture

     ◊  Satin finish

     ◊  Luxurious weighted drape

     ◊  Durable weight for long life of garment

     ◊  Resists wrinkles

     ◊  Absorbs perspiration well without showing

 Classic wedding silk. Excellent for all wedding dresses and recommended for wedding sarongs

c.      Soft organza

     ◊  Sheer

     ◊  Soft, smooth, slippery texture

     ◊  Natural silken sheen

     ◊  Excellent for veils, body veils, bell sleeves, diaphanous top layer over Habotai under skirt.

d.     Silk gauze

     ◊  Sheer

     ◊  Naturally stretchy

     ◊  Naturally sticky

     ◊  Matt texture

     ◊  Absorbs perspiration

     ◊  Perfect for strapless bra or worn in hair as it won’t slide off hair.

e.      Organza

     ◊  Naturally stiff

     ◊  Sheer

     ◊  Smooth, slippery texture

     ◊  Excellent for ‘poufy’ skirts and veils.