Navy Blue 16mm Silk Mulberry Fabric
Navy Blue 16mm Silk Mulberry Fabric is a silk fabric made in silk stretch satin at 16 momme (about 69 g/m2).
- WeaveSilk Stretch Satin
- Weight16 momme, about 69 g/m2
- Stock ColourNavy blue
- Minimum Order1 metre or 1 piece from stock, 10 pieces custom printed
- Production Time1 to 10 working days
What This Product Is
Navy Blue 16mm Silk Mulberry Fabric is a silk fabric made in silk stretch satin at 16 momme (about 69 g/m2). Silk Stretch Satin is a satin weave with elastane for four-way stretch. Stock colour is navy blue, and the same construction can be piece dyed to your own Pantone reference. Your own pattern, size and colourway can be run on the same base, with a minimum of 10 pieces per custom design.
Why Buyers Specify It
Weight stated honestly at 16 momme
Weight stated honestly at 16 momme, which converts to about 69 grams per square metre, so you can compare it against any other quote.
Woven from 6A grade mulberry silk
Woven from 6A grade mulberry silk, the top reed grade for raw silk.
Silk Stretch Satin gives the piece its particular hand: sa
Silk Stretch Satin gives the piece its particular hand: satin weave with elastane for four-way stretch.
Minimum order is one metre on stock fabric
Minimum order is one metre on stock fabric, so a capsule collection does not have to meet a mill run.
Size
Size, shape, colour, packaging and label are all open to change.
Production runs 1 to 10 working days
Production runs 1 to 10 working days, and every piece is inspected, ironed and packed by hand before shipping.
Where It Is Used
- Dresses, blouses and linings
- Bridal and eveningwear
- Scarf and accessory making
- Dyeing and painting
Buyers Who Order It
- Independent designers and small workrooms
- Bridal ateliers
- Silk painters and natural dyers
- Lining and interiors workrooms
What Goes Wrong Without It
- Mill minimums of several hundred metres block a short run.
- Fabric quoted without a momme weight makes drape impossible to predict.
- Colour cannot be matched to a brand reference when dyeing is subcontracted.
- Blank silk is usually sold unhemmed, so a studio has to hem before it can sell.
Construction And Finishing Detail
- Construction: silk stretch satin, satin weave with elastane for four-way stretch.
- Weight: 16 momme, about 69 grams per square metre at 1 momme = 4.3056 g/m2.
- Print widths available for custom artwork: 90 cm, 114 cm, 140 cm and 190 cm.
Specification Table
| Material | 100% mulberry silk , 6A grade |
|---|---|
| Weave | Silk Stretch Satin |
| Momme Weight | 16 mm |
| Approx Fabric Weight | 69 g/m2 |
| Stock Colour | Navy blue |
| Printing | Digital printing in house on silk, cotton, linen, tencel, rayon and polyester; screen printing through a partner factory |
| Colour Matching | Piece dyeing to your Pantone number |
| Minimum Order | 1 metre for fabric, 1 piece from stock, 10 pieces for a custom printed design |
| Production Time | 1 to 10 working days |
| Care | Hand wash only, dry away from direct sunlight |
| Origin | Suzhou and Hangzhou, China |
Material Options
- 100% mulberry silk
- 6A grade raw silk, the top reed grade
- Other weaves available on request: charmeuse, chiffon, georgette, twill, crepe de chine and silk blends
- Non-silk bases printed on the same machines: polyester, wool, cashmere, cotton, linen, tencel and rayon
How This Product Is Made
Step 1
Artwork checked at 150 dpi or above, or developed by our own design team
Step 2
Base silk selected by weave and momme weight
Step 3
Digital printing or piece dyeing to your Pantone number
Step 4
Inspection for weave faults and colour variation
Step 5
Rolled or folded, then packed for export
What Is Checked Before It Ships
- Every product is inspected by hand before it leaves the factory.
- A sample is made and approved for pattern, colour, size and quality before bulk starts.
- The sewing floor is staffed by tailors with years of experience, which is what keeps hems and seams consistent across a run.
- Goods are ironed and packed on a clean floor so finished pieces are not contaminated.
What You Can Change
- Your own artwork printed digitally, minimum 10 pieces per design
- Piece dyeing to a Pantone number
- Pattern library developed in house if you have no artwork
- Cut to length from one metre, on print widths of 90, 114, 140 and 190 cm
- Own label, hang tag and packaging
- Mixed designs consolidated into one shipment
Compared With The Alternatives
| Polyester satin | Polyester holds print cheaply but does not absorb moisture or breathe. Mulberry silk absorbs and releases moisture, which is why it feels cool in summer and warm in winter. |
|---|---|
| A heavier momme in the same weave | Going heavier adds body, lustre and cost. Going lighter adds drape and transparency. Choose by how the finished piece must hang. |
| Buying from a mill direct | A mill will usually quote several hundred metres per colour. Stock fabric here moves from one metre. |
Care And Handling
- Test dye or paint on a small piece first, since finish affects how colour takes.
- Pre-wash a sample length before cutting if the finished piece will be washed.
- Hand wash only in cool water with a mild detergent.
- Do not wring. Roll in a towel to remove water.
- Dry away from direct sunlight, because silk protein absorbs ultraviolet light and yellows over time.
- Press on the reverse at a low setting while slightly damp.
Questions About This Product
What Does 16 Momme Mean For This Product
Momme is the traditional silk weight unit. 16 momme converts to about 69 grams per square metre, using 1 momme = 4.3056 g/m2. It tells you how heavy the cloth is, which is what determines the drape.
What Is The Minimum Order Quantity
Usually 1 metre for fabric and 1 piece for a scarf, bag or garment. For a custom printed design the minimum is 10 pieces.
Can I Order This In My Own Colour Or Pattern
Yes. Send a Pantone number for dyeing, or artwork as PDF, AI, JPG, TIF or PSD at 150 dpi or above for printing. Our designers can also draw a pattern to your brief.
Can I Get A Sample First
Yes. Free samples are offered and you normally cover the postage. We can also make a sample to your own pattern, colour and size before bulk production.
How Long Does Production Take
1 to 10 working days depending on the process and quantity. We ship with DHL, FedEx, UPS or TNT, or with the forwarder you nominate.
How Should This Be Washed
Hand wash only in cool water, do not wring, and dry out of direct sunlight.
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Silk Momme Weight Explained And How To Choose It
What momme measures, how it converts to grams per square metre, and which weight belongs on a scarf, a garment or a pillowcase.
Read the guideSilk Weave Types Compared For Garments And Accessories
Charmeuse, twill, chiffon, habotai, crepe de chine, georgette, organza and crepe satin, and what each one is good for.
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Why Silk Feels And Performs The Way It Does
The fibre properties behind silk's comfort: friction, moisture, insulation and UV absorption.
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