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What is Charmeuse?

April 26, 2017Charmeuse

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What is Charmeuse?

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Charmeuse is a luxury fabric made from silk with a satin finish. It has a floating appearance which drapes very well, especially for formal wear or bedding. The fabric is also extremely lightweight, and it has a glossy appearance and extremely soft texture. In a satin weave, the fabric is woven in such a way that, from the front, only the warp threads show. Numerous weft threads are also skipped in weaving, creating long, smooth lines of warp threads. As a result, the front of a satin weave textile is glossy and very smooth, while the backing is matte, and slightly rough. The look of satin is highly prized, since it flows well and catches light in stunning patterns.