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Loading...Silk Chiffon is a light, impalpable fabric characterized by extraordinary transparency and fluid, elegant draping. Made from fine, finely twisted yarns, it is distinguished by its soft and airy hand, capable of lending movement and lightness to any creation. Due to its delicacy and versatility, it is especially popular for fine textile projects, accessories, decorations and creative applications that require an elegant and luminous raw material.
Perfect for nuno felt, batik, and staging projects.
Availability and packaging.
1 m, 2 m, 5 m and 10 m packs are available. If you are looking for maxi runners, the 5 m and 10 m packs are for you.
Quantities within individual packs are sent in a single cut.
Silk chiffon 6 momi.
Weight: 36g/m linear - 25.7 g/m²
Height: approx. 140cm.
Silk chiffon is a light-textured, semi-transparent fabric made by simple weaving of very fine, high-twist yarns, giving the material a slightly ruched surface and a fluid, dynamic drape. Its hand is soft and airy, with a natural visual elegance.
The weight of silk fabric is traditionally expressed in momme (mm), a Japanese unit of measurement that indicates the density of the fabric: the higher the value in momme, the greater the texture and coverage of the material. In the case of chiffon, low values-such as 6 momme-identify particularly light, thin and transparent fabrics, ideal for work that requires movement, delicacy and layering.
Silk chiffon has its roots in the Asian textile tradition, particularly in China, where silk production has a history dating back thousands of years. Over time, this fabric spread to Europe and became a symbol of refinement and prestige, thanks to its lightness and ethereal appearance. Even today, the silk used for chiffon production comes mainly from areas with a long silk tradition, where technical skills and fiber quality ensure high standards of processing.
The dyes used for our products meet the requirements of the OEKO-TEX standard, which guarantees the control and limitation of substances potentially harmful to human health and the environment.
The dyeing of fibers is carried out in our dyehouse in Italy, in compliance with current European regulations on chemical substances and environmental safety, including the REACH Regulation (EC No. 1907/2006), which governs the registration, evaluation, authorization and restriction of chemical substances.
Operating within the European Union also entails compliance with additional provisions on environmental protection and textile product safety, such as the CLP Regulation (EC No. 1272/2008), relating to the classification, labeling and packaging of substances and mixtures. This regulatory framework ensures that dyeing processes are conducted according to high standards of safety, traceability and environmental responsibility, offering a reliable product for both the end user and the environment.
Silk chiffon is especially popular in felting and nuno felting techniques, where it is used as a textile base . Its light and open structure allows wool to penetrate easily during processing, creating a stable bond between fabric and fiber. It is ideal for creating wavy surfaces, three-dimensional effects and transparency effects, as well as for embellishing scarves, lightweight garments and art projects.
Silk chiffon is an extremely versatile fabric that lends itself to many creative and decorative applications. Because of its lightness and natural ability to absorb colors, it is particularly suitable for artistic dyeing techniques such as batik and silk painting, where it allows for intense color effects and subtle shading.
In addition to textiles and art, this material is also widely used for event set-ups and decorations. Its transparency and fluid drape make it ideal for creating elegant table settings, runners, scenic backdrops, ceremony decorations, and light installations that enhance the environment with a refined and luminous effect.
Since colors may vary depending on your device's monitor settings, we recommend that you purchase our Color Folder so you can check the colors live before placing your final order. Want to check the quality of the material? Purchase our Quality Reference.
