James Hare Silk Habotai Fabric Silver

Silk Habotai Fabric Silver 8134/10 by James Hare is a sheer fabric. It is also known as Jab Silk, China Silk, Pongee or Habutai from the Japanese Habutae, literally ‘feather-two-layer’ and is one of the most basic plain weave silk fabrics. Very popular for silk painting in the use of making stunning scarves and Lingerie.

Traditionally woven in Japan, most habotai is woven in China today. Extensively used as a lining silk but is also used for blouses and lingerie. A lightweight silk fabric, once used mainly for making Kimonos.

Available in a colour palette including neutrals and soft pastel shades like Pale Pink and fashion brights like Fuchsia. French seams are best for finishing Habotai silk garments.

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James Hare Silks

Washing - No
Dry Iron on Silk Setting - Yes
Recommended dry cleaning in Perchlorethylene - Yes
Can chlorine bleach be used - No
Exposure to direct sunlight must be avoided as this can lead to colour loss
Lining and inter-lining fabric is strongly recommended when using these fabrics for curtains
As an extra precaution, window blinds and/or filters should also be used