Habotai Silk (China Silk), 8mm - Natural White (per yard)

Available in 54" width as standard, or 45" by special order, this item is sold by the yard and multiples will be cut as a continuous piece where available.

Literally translated, Habotai or Habutai (from the Japanese habutae (羽二重) means "feather-two-layer" and is one of the most basic plain weaves of silk fabric.

Although traditionally woven in Japan, as most Habotai is now woven in China, it commonly goes by the name China Silk. The silk in this listing is a product of China.

Easy to dye, it is often used for crafting in the form of play silks and scarves. As it can be relatively thin, it is also commonly used as a lining, but can also be used for T-shirts, lampshades, summer blouses or very light lingerie.

Like other kinds of silks, habotai comes in a variety of weights/ thicknesses which is measured in mommes (abbreviated mm). The higher the number, the thicker the fabric. A lightweight and sheer habotai silk might be 5 or 8 mommes ("5mm or 8mm") - lining weight; a 16mm habotai is considered quite thick. The silk in this listing is 8 mommes / 8mm and is slightly see through.