Shantung Silk

Shantung Silk is a douppioni type of silk that is chiefly produced in the Shantung Province of China. It is is a plain weave fabric with a slight rib. The fabric has slubs that give them an uneven surface texture, which is somewhat similar to that of douppioni. Shantungs have a firm hand and are moderately crisp.

Originally made from hand-reeled tussah silk, today shantung is usually made with cultivated silk warp yarns and heavier douppioni filling yarns. Depending on the filling yarn, shantung may be lustrous or dull. The fabric has a firm, semi-crisp hand and tends to ravel.

Shantung Silk Products
Available in vibrant colours, Shantung silk is widely used for making bridal dresses, bow ties, etc. The classic shantung fabric drapes and pleats beautifully and is used for draperies, bedding and home furnishing items.

Shantung silk has been produced in bulk in China and to some extent in Japan.