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The Cloth Library

Every fabric, and what each one is good for.

10 cloths · Clear
FibreAllCottonLinenWoolSilkSynthetic
WeightAllLightMidweightHeavy
FeelAllWovenStretch
Macro close-up of Chiffon, plain weave, tightly twisted crepe yarns
plain weave, tightly twisted crepe yarns

Chiffon

overlays, sleeves, scarves, eveningwear, ruffles

20-45 g/m2 · no stretch
Macro close-up of Crepe de Chine, plain weave with alternating S- and Z-twist yarns
plain weave with alternating S- and Z-twist yarns

Crepe de Chine

blouses, dresses, scarves, soft tailored separates

16-30 momme (roughly 60-115 g/m2) · no stretch
Macro close-up of Silk Charmeuse, satin weave
satin weave

Silk Charmeuse

blouses, slip dresses, lingerie, linings, scarves

12-30 momme (roughly 55-115 g/m2) · minimal (bias-cut pieces behave as if they stretch)
Macro close-up of Silk Dupioni, Plain weave, slub weft yarns
Plain weave, slub weft yarns

Silk Dupioni

structured dresses, jackets, bridal, home decor

90-130 g/m2 · no stretch
Macro close-up of Silk Georgette, Sheer plain weave, tightly twisted crepe yarns
Sheer plain weave, tightly twisted crepe yarns

Silk Georgette

flowing dresses, blouses, overlays

40-70 g/m2 · no stretch
Macro close-up of Silk Habotai, Fine smooth plain weave
Fine smooth plain weave

Silk Habotai

linings, scarves, lingerie, silk painting

40-70 g/m2 · no stretch
Macro close-up of Silk Noil, Plain weave
Plain weave

Silk Noil

relaxed dresses, shirts, easy silk garments

90-140 g/m2 · no stretch
Macro close-up of Silk Organza, Sheer plain weave, tightly twisted yarns
Sheer plain weave, tightly twisted yarns

Silk Organza

overlays, underlining, bridal, structured sleeves

30-50 g/m2 · no stretch
Macro close-up of Silk Taffeta, Crisp plain weave
Crisp plain weave

Silk Taffeta

eveningwear, bridal, structured skirts

60-100 g/m2 · no stretch
Macro close-up of Velvet, warp-pile weave (woven double, then cut apart to raise the pile)
warp-pile weave (woven double, then cut apart to raise the pile)

Velvet

eveningwear, blazers, upholstery, trim, accessories

200-400 g/m2 · no stretch