What is a Silk Fabric?
Silk is a natural protein fiber, some forms of which can be woven into textiles.
Where Can I Buy Silk Fabric In South Africa?
Silk Wholesalers T/A Fabric City
Address: 32 Sir Lowry Rd, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 4:45 pm ⋅ Opens 8:30 am Thu
Phone: +27 21 462 1285
For the Love of Silk
Address: Shop O37, Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village, 27 Somerset Rd, Green Point, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 5 pm ⋅ Opens 9 am Thu
Phone: +27 61 431 7188
Fabric World Wynberg
Address: 154 Main Rd, Wynberg, Cape Town, 7824, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 5 pm ⋅ Opens 8 am Thu
Phone: +27 21 797 6272
What is the best silk Fabric to buy?
Mulberry silk has been recognized the world over as the best quality of silk. The production involves silkworms feeding on the leaves of the Mulberry tree.
The best-known silk is obtained from the cocoons of the larvae of the Mulberry silkworm Bombyx.
What to consider when buying a silk Fabric?
When buying silk always check the grade.
Silk is measured by weight not thread count like cotton.
Make sure it’s pure silk as cheaper silks will have other fabrics within the weave.
Check the type of silk.
Make sure it’s been tested.
Check the quality of the stitching.
Size matters.
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