Types of Silk fabrics from Mulberry Cocoons

2. A range of thin silk to deluxe qualities is produced in this category using
filature. Fabrics ranging from 20gm to 70gm are produced using both
handloom as well power loom. The fabrics are available as per the
requirements in different shades as well as in checks and stripes. Beautiful pin
stripes are used especially for shirting. Plain silk is mostly used by exporters
for making ladies blouse, fashion garments, made-ups and scraves. Deluxe and
super deluxe qualities are also produced as per specific orders.

4. A speciality of Bangalore handlooms, dupion is the craze of the West.
Produced out of twisted filature wrap and dupion weft is available in different
quality ranges and shades. Dupion checks and stripes are elegant in look,
mainly used for dress material and cushion covers and furnishings, dupion is a
popular name among the overseas silk importers.

6. Using filature in wrap and charka in weft, a thicker fabric is made on
handlooms. For most of the zari decorative saris, charka yarn is popularly used
by the sari manufactures.

8. Using highly twisted yarn, a thin but strong fabric is produced on power looms
which after processing and finishing attains a soft and smooth texture.
Chiffons are used for varied end-uses for ladies garments and scarves/stoles.

10. This is also produced from highly twisted yarn of filature in power loom which
after the final processing and finishing the fabric gets a soft but crimp effect.
Chinnon is ideal for ladies dresses and scarves/stoles.

12. CREPE SILK
Produced from 2-ply twisted yarn of ‘s’ and ‘z’ and woven on power loom,
crepe is used for varied uses. Mysore crepe saris are very popular in domestic
and export front.

14. A very thin fabric produced from highly twisted yarn which after a starchy
finish the fabric gets a rough texture. Organza is used as sari material as well
as for embroidered garments.

16. Silk satins are a popular variety of fabric used for a varied end use. When
made into dresses satin give an elegant look, banarasi satin saris are popular
for export and domestic markets.

18. A type of plain silk fabric produced in Kashmir mostly used for printed saris
and scarves.

20. A popular silk fabric produced in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal used
mainly for saris and scarves, etc the fabric is available in different qualities
known as 16s, 18s, 20s and so on.

22. Using matka yarn for both warp and weft, a thicker popular export fabric
produced mostly for furnishing in Bhagalpur, at present. By using multiple
yarns the texture and thickness of the fabrics can be modified according to the
end use.