100% Silk Habotai, 10 Momme 50 Solid Colors Silk Fabric, 140cm wide by the Yard or Meter

Silk Habotai is a lightweight plain-weave fabric made from 100% mulberry silk. It has a smooth surface, soft hand, gentle sheen, and fluid drape.

Habotai is lighter and less glossy than silk satin, with a balanced structure that is easy to cut, sew, layer, and gather. This fabric is lightweight and slightly sheer, offering softness without an overly loose structure.

Suitable for blouses, dresses, skirts, scarves, linings, sleepwear, costumes, crafts, and lightweight interior applications. A lining may be required depending on the colour and intended use.

DIMENSIONS

⚬ Fabric width: 140 centimetres / 55 inches

⚬ Fabric length: Cut to order

⚬ Minimum purchase: half yard or meter

⚬ Continuous cut: Multiple quantities will be supplied in one continuous piece whenever possible

THE DETAILS

⚬ Material: 100% Mulberry Silk

⚬ Fabric type: Silk Habotai

⚬ Weave: Plain Weave

⚬ Thickness: 10 Momme

⚬ Weight: Approximately 43 GSM

⚬ Shrinkage: Approximately 5–10%

⚬ Surface: Smooth with a Gentle Sheen

⚬ Transparency: Lightly Sheer

⚬ Drape: Soft and Fluid

⚬ Stretch: No Stretch

PRE-SHRINKING

All fabrics must be pre-shrunk before cutting to prevent shrinkage from affecting the finished garment size.

The fabric can be pre-shrunk using either of the following methods:

1. Pre-wash the fabric in water and allow it to dry naturally.

2. Steam-press the reverse side of the fabric evenly with a steam iron.

CARE

Hand wash separately in cold water with a mild silk detergent. Do not soak, bleach, wring, or tumble dry. Dry flat or hang in the shade. Iron at a low temperature from the reverse side while slightly damp.

COLOUR NOTICE

Colours may appear different due to lighting conditions and screen settings. Please refer to the actual fabric for the most accurate colour.

FABRIC SWATCHES

We recommend ordering a swatch before purchasing yardage, especially when colour, transparency, and weight are important to your project.

WHOLESALE

Wholesale quantities and custom colour production are available. Please contact us before ordering to confirm stock and pricing.

Care requirements vary by fiber, weave and finish. Always follow any specific instructions in the individual product description.

SILK FABRICS

CROSE silk fabrics may have a water shrinkage rate of approximately 1–20%, depending on the fabric. Pre-wash before cutting and sewing.

Exception: Mud Silk and Hongyunsha can be sewn directly without pre-washing.

• Hand wash gently in cool or lukewarm water, no warmer than 30°C / 86°F.
  
• Use a mild detergent formulated for silk or wool.
  
• Do not bleach, soak, wring or tumble dry.
  
• Dry flat or hang in the shade, away from direct sunlight.
  
• Steam gently or iron on low heat from the reverse side.
  

NATURAL FIBERS

Cotton, linen and ramie fabrics may shrink after washing. Pre-wash before cutting and sewing.

• Hand wash or machine wash on a gentle cycle in cool or lukewarm water.
  
• Use a mild detergent.
  
• Do not bleach or tumble dry.
  
• Dry flat or hang in the shade.
  
• Iron on low to medium heat from the reverse side.
  

WOOL & CASHMERE

• Professional dry cleaning only.