Compare Silk Weaves, Momme Weights and Uses
Compare 100% mulberry silk by surface, structure, momme and intended product before requesting a swatch or sample.
- Weaves: Charmeuse, crepe de chine, habotai, satin, twill and chiffon
- Momme: 16, 19, 22, 25 and 30 options
Choose the Silk Group to Compare
Start with the surface and structure, then confirm momme, color, width and finish on the selected silk.
1. Satin and Charmeuse
Compare these when a smooth face, clear sheen and fluid appearance matter to the finished product.
- Surface: Smooth and light-reflective
- Use: Sleep products, apparel, scarves and accessories
- Check: Momme, construction, pressing and packaging marks
2. Crepe de Chine and Habotai
Use this route to compare a fine crepe texture with a lighter plain silk surface.
- Crepe de Chine: Fine texture and lower sheen
- Habotai: Lighter plain surface
- Check: Drape, opacity, print appearance and seam behavior
3. Silk Twill
Twill shows a diagonal surface and keeps a clearer outline than more fluid silk routes.
- Surface: Visible diagonal weave
- Use: Scarves, twillies, ties and structured accessories
- Check: Artwork detail, border position, color and edge finish
4. Silk Chiffon
Chiffon needs a separate review of transparency, layering and the final edge or seam.
- Surface: Lightweight and transparent
- Use: Layered garments, scarves and accessories
- Check: Momme, usable width, color, finish and edge treatment
Move from Comparison to a Fabric Brief
Send Fabric BriefFrequently Asked Questions
Answers to the weave, momme, color and material-selection questions that come before sourcing.
The confirmed range is 16, 19, 22, 25 and 30 momme. Suitability depends on the weave, width, color, finish and final product.
No. Momme describes fabric weight, not complete quality or suitability. Compare it with the weave, opacity, drape, construction and intended use.
Satin has a smoother, higher-sheen face. Twill shows diagonal texture and a more defined structure. Compare physical swatches for the intended product.
Use the Custom Silk Fabric page to submit the weave, momme, width, color, finish, quantity and final-use requirements.
Yes. Texture, sheen, base material and process affect visual color. Approve the result on the selected silk under relevant viewing conditions.