Shantung (fabric)

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A tailored dress in pink shantung, trimmed with black shantung, 1912. La Mode Practique 1912 pink suit.jpg
A tailored dress in pink shantung, trimmed with black shantung, 1912.

Shantung is a type of silk plain weave fabric historically from the Chinese province of Shandong. [1] [2] It is similar to dupioni, but is slightly thinner and less irregular. Shantung is often used for bridal gowns. [3]

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Structure

Shantung is a fabric with a ribbed surface that is produced by long weft yarns. The surface may vary coarse to fine according to the used yarn type. [4] The thicker yarns were used in the weft. Yarns in shantung may have knots, and bumps (slub effects), etc. [2]

Types

Originally it was made of silk only, but later locals used rayon and cotton Shantung also. [2]

References

  1. ↑ Society of Arts (Great Britain) (1894). Journal of the Society of Arts, Volume 42. Great Britain: The Society. p. 777.
  2. 1 2 3 Wingate, Isabel Barnum (1979). Fairchild's dictionary of textiles. Internet Archive. New York : Fairchild Publications. p. 547. ISBN   978-0-87005-198-2.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: publisher location (link)
  3. ↑ Khalje, Susan (1997). Bridal Couture: Fine Sewing Techniques for Wedding Gowns and Evening Wear . Krause Publications Craft. pp.  24–25. ISBN   9780801987571.
  4. ↑ Kadolph (2009). Textiles. Pearson Education. p. 235. ISBN   978-81-317-2570-2.


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