Q. What are the types of silks?

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There are four types of silks:Charmeuse: Charmeuse is a light airy fabric with a satin weave that has a beautiful drape. Charmeuse like satin can be shiny on one side and drab on the other leading many people to incorrectly assume that the two fabrics are identical.Chiffon: Elegant translucent fabric with a somewhat rough gauze-like texture and a lovely drape. Chiffon silk which is composed of finely twisted fibers is a delicate fabric with a hint of giving.Crepe-de-chine: Crêpe-de-chine is a lightweight supple plain-weave fabric that has a subtle sheen and a characteristic crimped texture.Georgette: Georgette is a lightweight transparent plain-weave fabric with a coarse texture that is made with strongly twisted yarns.

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