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Natural luxury with a particular character What makes silk so captivating is its natural beauty and its uniquely vibrant colours. The feel and texture of silk vary from soft and uniform to grainy with prominent irregularities. One more reason why silk is in such demand is that it is wonderfully compatible with human skin. Silk comes in many, diverse forms – each with its own character. The World of ASTRID's silks: Chiffon the transparent, gossamer-fine crêpe weave. Crêpe de Chine the soft-flowing, crease-resistant crêpe weave. Crêpe Georgette crêped and grainy, dry to the touch. Doupion the characteristic irregularities in the yarn give Doupion silk its inimitable texture. Jacquard a high-quality weave made with the finest yarns, with woven-in floral or other imaginative motifs. Organza a thin, matt-gleaming, transparent weave, quite robust to the touch. Satin the smooth silk, soft and flowing, with a gleaming surface. Shantung wild silk made from irregular yarns with a striped effect, dense and long-lasting. Tussah wild silk with the characteristic irregularities. Twill the supple, gleaming silk weave with a discreet diagonal texture.
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