Double Faced Shot Silk Taffeta

This opaque silk taffeta is woven of different colored yarns that produce a mesmerizing shot effect. One side is royal blue, while the other is silver pearl. Made of pure silk, this Italian taffeta fabric has a lustrous sheen and an untypically soft hand. It is a great choice for special occasion wear, full skirts, trench coats and jackets. Check out this silk quality in another gorgeous colorway: peach and nude.

Related Categories: Solid Fabric, Dresses, Finishing & Separate Garments, Jackets, Skirts

Silk Taffeta Fabric

Silk taffeta is a plain woven fabric with a smooth, lustrous surface. It has a crisp handle and a distinctive rustle and provides lots of body. The name is derived from Persian and means 'twisted woven'. Silk taffeta comes in various weights and designs. It can be solid, printed, with a moire pattern or an iridescent effect. Such fabrics are used for dresses, skirts, lightweight coats and suits.

Italian Taffeta

Italian taffeta fabrics are perfectly woven and designed silks with the enchanting Italian vibe. These fabrics have a stiff and smooth surface with an iridescent glimmer. Silk taffeta fabric is not bound to any particular design and can be solid or patterned. The rich variety includes floral, check and geometrical prints, degrade and shot effects.

Italian taffeta is the go-to option for special occasion wear, like wedding dresses, prom and ball gowns. The artisans from Ruffo Coli, Taroni, Carnet, Etro and Luigi Verga update regularly their collections of taffeta fabrics to let you stay in trend.

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Fabric by the Yard: Measurement Conversion

All fabrics on our website are priced by the running meter. The term "running meter" or "linear meter" is used in the fabric industry. To convert meters to yards, use the conversion factor 0.9144. In other words,
1 Yard = 0.9144 Meters
1 Metre = 1.0936 Yards