Dupion Fabrics

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We offer luxurious silk and polyester dupion fabrics such as Romantique and those with a lighter slub such as Cameo, Divinity or Radiance. Dupion fabrics can also be known as raw fabrics and have a very artisan, natural look. The most popular silk in the world, silk dupion is woven using raw silk yarns, which produces in a natural beauty in that the fabric has a slightly coarse handle and exhibits irregular appearance. Browse our range of over eighty colour and weight selections and order a sample to see for yourself. Our first two samples are supplied free of charge - please click on request sample on each product page to order one. Shop now #extra BUY DUPION FABRIC FOR YOUR WEDDING DRESS OR SPECIAL OCCASION WEAR The silk dupion or Doupion silk or shantung is a fabric created with slightly irregular threads. These present a textured look, which is the original appearance of dupion. The slubs in Silk Dupion occur when two silk worms spin cocoons close together. There are two types of Silk Dupion, handwoven Silk Dupion, which is more textured, and powerwoven Silk Dupion, which is smoother, although it still has some slub. The result of these 'irregularities' or 'slubs' in the fabric is to give the fabric character and identity. Originally woven on hand looms with techniques passed down generations, most Dupions are now woven on high powered looms. The textured look varies greatly and some dupion fabrics are much smoother than others with fewer slubs because of modern manufacturing techniques. Dupion Fabrics typically have a crisp drape and a firm handle At Bridal Fabrics website you can buy dupion fabric by the meter or yard. We have no minimums so you only need buy as much or as little as you need for your sewing project. On this page we have a selection of dupion fabrics in both silk and poyester and in a range of colours. Use the filter to help you with your choice. Whatever your sewing project with dupion fabric, we have what you need. A HUGE FABRIC CHOICE JUST F