What is heavyweight silk?
What is Heavyweight Silk?
Heavyweight silk is spun from twice the amount of silk used in ordinary silk fabrics through a special process. It is a type of fashion fabric - heavyweight silk fabric, made from natural fibers. It is highly favored by consumers due to its elegant appearance, soft luster, and comfortable wearing experience.
It is reported that heavyweight silk is spun from twice the amount of silk used in ordinary silk fabrics through a special process.
In addition to the characteristics of ordinary silk fabrics, it also has features such as non - shrinkage, stiffness, and easy care. The quality of heavyweight silk fabric is indeed superior to that of ordinary silk fabric. Especially, heavyweight silk fabric is extremely difficult to get snagged, which is something that other silk fabrics cannot match.
Heavyweight Silk Fabric
Generally speaking, heavyweight silk fabric refers to silk fabrics with a weight of 19 momme and above. However, considering the current living standards, when people talk about heavyweight silk, they usually mean silk fabrics with a weight of 30 momme.
30 - momme heavyweight silk is generally used to make clothes for spring, autumn, and winter. 30 - momme silk has a relatively thick texture and excellent drape. When used to make evening gowns or shirts, it gives a very high - end and elegant look, especially for important occasions.
Misunderstandings about Heavyweight Silk
- Heavyweight silk is the best silk. The reason why it is called "heavyweight" is because of its weight, that is, its thickness. Its composition is the same as that of thinner silk of the same category. It is called "heavyweight" not because it is the best silk or a superior product.
- All heavyweight silk is very thick. Although heavyweight silk is indeed relatively thick compared to other silk fabrics, it should be noted that silk itself is a very light and thin material, and it is unrealistic to expect it to be extremely thick. Heavyweight silk is not all extremely thick. Strictly speaking, silk fabrics with a weight of more than 19 momme can be called heavyweight silk. Therefore, when you see the label "heavyweight silk" in online stores, you should also pay attention to the actual weight of the silk, whether it is 19 momme or 40 momme.
- Heavyweight silk is the most expensive silk. On the surface, it seems that heavyweight silk is the most expensive fabric. However, the high price is not because the fabric is more advanced. The main reason is that it uses more raw materials, so it is more expensive. Also, the difficulty and risk of dyeing or printing this kind of fabric are indeed higher than those of thinner fabrics. Don't be deceived by the exorbitant prices marked by some sellers.
Uses of Heavyweight Silk Fabric
Heavyweight silk can be used to make high - end clothing and textiles. It can be used in any place where silk can be used. Any silk fabric with a momme number greater than 19 is called heavyweight silk. Converted, silk fabrics with a weight greater than 82g/m² belong to heavyweight silk. Some online merchants selling silk clothing clearly mark the fabric weight as only 70g/m², but in the product details page, they claim to "spare no expense in using heavyweight silk to ensure quality"
Currently, the commonly seen heavyweight silk generally has a weight of 23/25/28/30 momme. There is also 40 - momme silk on the market, and clothes made from this specification must be extremely valuable. The usable width is generally 45/55 inch. Factories generally do not produce fabrics with a wider width. One reason is the high cost, and the other reason is the high risk. Any small problem during the weaving process can turn the entire piece of fabric into waste.
Therefore, the statement that the price of silk fabric can be calculated in proportion to its thickness does not hold true for heavyweight silk. The thicker the fabric, the larger the price range.
