What is Taffeta Silk?
- Taffeta is a lightweight and crisp fabric that is used in making various high-end apparel for females.
- The word “Taffeta” has been derived from the Persian word “Tafta”, which means twisted yarns.
- Taffeta silk has shape-retaining properties which make it represent unique attributes.
- It is a smooth and plain fabric and can be designed from different fibers.
History
- The fabric was developed during the 12th century in Attabiya, Baghdad. However, it was also manufactured in Japan till the 1950s.
- Since the replacement of handlooms with power looms, taffeta silk has become one of the most expensive fabrics.
- In present times, Italy and France have also become the home to taffeta fabric.
- India also manufactures this fabric by the traditional handloom method.
Types of Taffeta silk
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Shot- silk Taffeta |
This type of taffeta fabric includes wefting and warping of different color threads. This weaving method creates a unique iridescent effect. |
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Warp printed Taffeta |
In this type of fabric the warp threads are printed before weaving, this creates a pastel pattern. It is most commonly used by people in France throughout the 18th Century. |
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Paper Taffeta |
Paper Taffeta is a thin and lightweight fabric. It has a consistency similar to a paper. |
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Antique Taffeta |
This type of fabric is unevenly woven yarn that causes slight bumps on the fabric. |
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Faille Taffeta |
Faille Taffeta is made from short-length fibers similar to wool and cotton. |
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Stretch Taffeta |
It comprises Spandex which is converted into a weave to add extra flexibility. |
What Makes it Stand Out
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Crisp |
Taffeta silk material is crisp in nature due to the tightly woven yarns. |
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Sheen |
The fabric is shimmery in texture which makes it distinct. |
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Smooth |
Taffeta has a smooth touch as well as the dyed taffeta silk, particularly extra soft. |
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Luxurious |
The shiny and crisp nature of taffeta makes it look iconic and luxurious. |
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Pliable |
Due to its property of being stiff, the fabric does not lose its shape. |
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Doesn’t Pill |
Taffeta silk does not pill over time and remains smooth. |
Application & Usage
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Clothing |
Evening gowns, corsets, lining jackets, etc. |
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Accessories |
Umbrella, handbags, parachutes, sleeping bags, etc. |
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Home-furnishing |
Curtains, upholstery, lampshades, etc. |
Care Instructions
- Do not wash Taffeta silk cloth with hot water as it will cause bleeding of dye, hence prefer cold water.
- While washing, use a gentle detergent.
- Do not twist the fabric.
- Prefer to dry it in a ventilated area, rather than in sunlight.
- If needed, iron on low heat.
2 comments
Fabriclore
Hello Dr Ketan,
You can check out our Taffeta Silk Collection here – https://fabriclore.com/collections/taffeta-silk
Hope you find what you’re looking for :)
Dr. Ketan Patel
I am looking out for iridescent Tafeta Silk options for Tapestry for my home and office. Where can I see the colours avaialble with you ???
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