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{{stub}}'''Silk''' is a type of woven fabric that is comprised of a protein extruded by insect larvae. Silk tends to have a shimmering appearance, is smooth and soft, and is quite durable until wet.

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|+Common Types of Silk Fabrics
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!Silk Name
!Silk Description
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|[[Aqilorn]] || Blend of silk and thread-of-[[vaalorn]].
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|[[Bourde]] || A striped silk used in formal and ceremonial garments by dark elves.
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|Brocade || Heavy, exquisite jacquard-type fabric with an all-over raised pattern or floral design.
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|Brocatelle || Jacquard weave similar to brocade but thicker and heavier, with figures in higher relief.
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|Cendal || Thin and light, this silk material has historically been used to make ceremonial clothing and banners. Alternative spelling is sendal.
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|Charmeuse || Light- to midweight silk that is shiny on one side and crepe-like on the other.
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|Chiffon || Sheer lightweight silk that is light and airy.
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|Dupioni ||Crisp fabric with a brilliant sheen.
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|[[Elesine]] ||
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|[[Flyrsilk]]||
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| Lotus Silk || Silk made from lotus stems. See release document: [[Erithi Fashion]]
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|[[Marbrinus]] ||Woven silk cloth which resembles veined marble.
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|Moire silk || Corded fabric with a distinctive wavy pattern. Also called watermarked.
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| Naraina ||Specialized type of lotus silk from Atan Irith (made from the salt water lotus found only there). The stems of these flowers tend toward a softer, more supple weave and hints of their unusual silvery green coloring dot even the best dye job. See release document: [[Erithi Fashion]]
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|Organza || Crisp, sheer, and lightweight, organza is frequently used in formalwear.
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|[[Saenira]] || Silk made by aelotoi from multiple fibers, including bee and cricket silk.
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|Spidersilk || Fabric woven from the silk webbing of various spiders. Also known by some as gossamer.
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|Taffeta || Plain weave, medium-weight fabric with lots of body and sheen.
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|Velvet || Heavy-duty and durable, silk velvet is thought to be one of the most expensive silk fabrics made. The surface is smooth with a lustrous sheen with threads that shimmer when reflecting light.
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|Watered || Similar to moire, watered silk is a patterned textile that provides an illusory water effect.
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==Resources==
*https://vintagefashionguild.org/fabric-resource/
*https://www.fabriclink.com/dictionaries/textile.cfm

[[Category:Fabric]][[Category:Materials]]

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