Shantung Fabric

What is Shantung fabric?

• Curated with either silk fibers or some other synthetic fibers, shantung is a heavy fabric that is meant for substituting cotton filaments.
• In place of any intricate weaving pattern, the fabric has a very simple weaving design. 
• Shantung has a ribbed effect because of the slubbed yarns used in the warping process. 

History

• According to legends, the shantung fabric originated in Shandong, China. 
• The estimates of its origin vary regarding its initial weaving. However, the records of this fabric’s existence have been dated back to the renaissance period. 
• Further, this mystifying and flowy fabric was considered to be one of the holiest fabrics in Shandong province. 
• Until the 20th century, clothing made from shantung fabric comprised organic silk fibers. 
• With the increased use of synthetic fibers, textile manufacturers get access to recreate the characteristics of shantung fabric with polyester or any other synthetic fibers. 
• However, polyester shantung fabric lacks the ability of fineness as well as durability in comparison to silk shantung.

What makes it stand out

Application and usage

The fabric's exceptional quality makes it useful for evening wear, vest, jackets, suits, wedding gowns, and so on.  

Care instructions

• It is recommended to wash the fabric in cold water with mild detergent.
• You can wash them either by hand or by machine.
• Lay down the fabric under sunlight to dry.

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