WHAT IS DUPION SILK?
Pure silk dupion is a uniquely beautiful fabric that has a luxurious textured quality and richness that cannot be reproduced in other materials.Not surprisingly, it is the most popular silk in the world as it has a fabulous natural sheen and distinctive weave that makes it much sought after in both period and contemporary homes for soft furnishings and bedding.
The fabric is made using raw silk yarns that are turned into a fine thread which is tightly woven together to produce a crisp fabric with a highly lustrous surface and a prominent textured slub that is irregular in appearance. As a natural fabric, fading and deterioration may also occur over time, especially in sunlight, and is more noticeable in darker colours.
We do not recommend using silk dupion for lampshades thatill sit in or near a bright window or for curtains and blinds. Please take a look at our lovely collection of faux silks which we have sourced for customers wanting the look and feel of pure silk in a more robust fabric.
WHAT IS A SLUB?
Slubs are the natural 'lumps and bumps' that are caused by thickened areas in the yarn that creates an uneven texture. As a natural fibre, silk dupion has slubs in its weave which are characteristics of pure silk but are not to everyone's taste, especially if you are after a more uniform look. We always recommend orderings a free swatch to check the fabric is to your liking before you order.