What Is Silk Fabric? Meaning, Properties & Uses

What is silk fabric?

This collection covers silk fabrics such as Habutai, dupion, silk twill and silk satin, in plain, printed and ready-for-dyeing forms. Silk is smooth, breathable and takes dye richly.

Silk fabric in Hindi

In Hindi, silk fabric is written as रेशम / सिल्क. In everyday Indian trade talk you will also hear it called "silk kapda" or "silk cloth".

Properties of silk fabric

Property	Typical
Weight	20 to 120 GSM
Best for	Popular for sarees, blouses, scarves, dresses, bridal outfits and linings
Care	Silk is best dry-cleaned or gently hand-washed in cool water with a mild detergent

GSM is grams per square metre. Convert it to weight per metre with our GSM calculator.

What is silk fabric used for?

Popular for sarees, blouses, scarves, dresses, bridal outfits and linings. Check each product page for composition.

How to choose silk fabric

Compare composition and weight. Habutai is light and soft, dupion has a textured slub, and silk twill is firmer.

How to wash and care for silk fabric

Silk is best dry-cleaned or gently hand-washed in cool water with a mild detergent. Iron on a low setting on the reverse, and test colour fastness on a small piece first.

What is Habutai silk?

Habutai is a soft, lightweight plain-weave silk, often used for linings, scarves and blouses.

Where to see and buy silk fabric

You can browse real silk fabric designs, with prices per metre, in our silk fabric collection. Trade buyers can ask for samples and bulk pricing through our contact page.