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Premium Silk Fabric
Habotai Silk Fabric by the Yard | 40 GSM, 100% Silk | Fabriculture
$28.00
/ yard
Lightweight, elegant, and effortlessly luxurious, our Habotai Silk Fabric is woven from 100% natural silk with a smooth, soft finish and graceful drape. At 40 GSM and 44 inches wide, this semi-sheer fabric is ideal for scarves, bridal wear, flowing dresses, linings, lingerie, and couture creations. Available in classic White and Natural Undyed for endless creative possibilities.
Fiber
100% Silk
Weight
40 GSM
Width
44" / 112 cm
Drape
Soft & Fluid
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THE FABRIC
Premium Habotai Silk Fabric by the Yard
Discover the timeless beauty of Habotai Silk, one of the world's most versatile lightweight silk fabrics. Loved by fashion designers, bridal ateliers, artists, and luxury brands, Habotai is known for its smooth surface, elegant drape, lightweight feel and natural silk sheen.
Our 40 GSM Habotai Silk Fabric is woven from 100% natural silk, offering a soft and lightweight feel while remaining comfortable against the skin.
Available in White and Natural Undyed, this silk also provides a versatile base for custom dyeing, printing, embroidery and artistic textile work.
Lightweight
40 GSM construction creates soft, effortless movement without bulk.
Natural Sheen
A smooth woven surface with the subtle lustre associated with natural silk.
Dye Friendly
Natural Undyed provides a versatile base for custom colour work.
Fluid Drape
Soft, graceful movement makes it ideal for flowing garments and overlays.
Fabric
Habotai Silk
Fiber Content
100% Natural Silk
Weight
40 GSM
Width
44 inches / 112 cm
Construction
Woven
Weave
Plain Woven
Finish
Smooth Natural Finish
Transparency
Semi-Sheer
Drape
Soft & Fluid
Stretch
No
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Fabric by the Yard
TAKE CARE
Care Guide
Silk is a delicate natural fiber. Gentle handling helps preserve Habotai's smooth surface, natural lustre and graceful drape.
Dry Clean
Dry cleaning is recommended for the safest routine care.
Gentle Hand Wash
If necessary, hand wash gently in cold water using a silk-safe detergent.
No Bleach
Avoid bleach and harsh chemicals that can damage natural silk fibers.
Dry Flat
Dry flat away from prolonged direct sunlight to help protect the fabric.
Do not wring or twist.
Iron on the reverse side using a low silk setting.
Gentle steaming may help remove wrinkles.
Store folded in a cool, dry place.
GOOD TO KNOW
Shipping & Returns
A few important details before placing your fabric order.
Worldwide Shipping
Fabriculture serves designers, makers and textile enthusiasts across the USA, Canada, UK and beyond.
Fabric by the Yard
Order the quantity required for your garment, collection, sampling or textile project.
Easy Returns
Please review Fabriculture's current return policy before ordering, particularly for cut-to-length fabric.
Carefully Selected
Premium textiles are selected with designers, makers and quality-focused sewing projects in mind.
WHY FABRICULTURE
Why Choose Fabriculture?
More freedom to create, customize and source the textiles your project actually needs.
01
Custom Dyeing
Need a specific colour? Ask about custom dyeing for selected fabrics and project requirements, so your textile can better match your creative direction.
02
Custom Printing
Bring your artwork, pattern or print concept to fabric with custom printing options for selected projects.
03
Fabric + Customization
Source the fabric and explore custom colour or printing requirements in one place instead of coordinating multiple textile suppliers.
04
Made for Real Projects
From a few yards for sampling to larger requirements, Fabriculture works with designers, makers, boutiques and growing textile brands.
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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
People Also Ask About Habotai Silk
Quick answers to common questions about this lightweight silk fabric.
Habotai Silk is a lightweight plain-weave silk fabric
known for its smooth surface, soft feel, elegant drape
and versatility. It is commonly used for garments,
linings, scarves, bridal wear and silk painting.
Yes. At 40 GSM, Habotai Silk is semi-sheer.
Lining is recommended for most garments where
additional coverage is desired.
Habotai Silk can be used for dresses, scarves,
bridal veils, blouses, luxury linings, lingerie,
costumes, accessories, silk painting and other
lightweight textile projects.
Yes. The Natural Undyed version is particularly
useful for custom dyeing, and
hand-painted silk projects. Test the intended
process on a sample first.
Yes. Silk requires careful handling, but Habotai
can be suitable for beginners as well as experienced
makers. A fine needle, sharp scissors and lightweight
thread can help produce the best results.
Like other natural silk fabrics, Habotai can develop
gentle wrinkles. They can generally be removed using
careful steaming or low-heat ironing.
Yes. Natural silk is lightweight and breathable,
making Habotai comfortable in warm weather while
also working well as a year-round layering fabric.
