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Linen Fabric Category is on sale at 20% off from May 15th to May 31st!

Britex Fabrics loves everything about silk and it shows. Silk is a natural fiber that is usually derived from the mulberry silkworm’s cocoons. Silk has it all; it is smooth, soft, strong, and lustrous. Silk is ethereal for a summer frock, and just as smart for a winter frock-coat lining. We delight in traipsing about to find you the most chic Italian silks, natty necktie silks, brilliant jacquard silks, and airy sheer silk chiffons.

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  1. Elegant Double Faced Black Silk Satin (Made in Italy) Quickview

    Elegant Double Faced Black Silk Satin (Made in Italy)

    A midweight double faced silk in a deep midnight black - with it's rich drape, this luxurious silk would make an elegant robe or evening chemise. 100% silk. Made in Italy. This fabric is 54" wide.
    $124.99

  2. Overblown Poppies Silk Charmeuse (Made in Italy) Quickview

    Overblown Poppies Silk Charmeuse (Made in Italy)

    A silk charmeuse fabric of gorgeously lush overblown poppies in shades of geranium red, camel, and black wth a lovely watercolor feel - this would be perfect as a slinky wrap dress, worn with strappy sandals, a free afternoon, and a good book. Made in Italy. 100% silk. This fabric is 54" wide.
    $125.99

  3.  Icat-astic Lemon Yellow Silk Fabric Quickview

    Icat-astic Lemon Yellow Silk Fabric

    A silk fabric in a pattern that we like to call icat-astic...a little Ikat and a little leopard all wrapped up in one swell print! In lemon yellow and black and with a crepe finish, this would be perfect as a lithe wrap top, worn with a slender back pleated pencil shirt. 100% silk. This fabric is 44" wide.
    $29.99

  4. Feathered Autumnal Semi-Abstract Silk (Made in Italy) Quickview

    Feathered Autumnal Semi-Abstract Silk (Made in Italy)

    A silk fabric in a soft semi-abstract pattern of feathers, in warm autumnal shades of ocher, wine, and greens on a deep brown background. This lovely print would be perfect as a gracefully draped cowl necked blouse - wear it with a pair of cuffed espresso brown woolen bell-bottoms for a sophisticated louche look. 100% silk. This fabric is 56" wide.
    $69.99

  5. Tropical Foliage Silk Chiffon (Made in Italy) Quickview

    Tropical Foliage Silk Chiffon (Made in Italy)

    A sheer silk chiffon in charming neutrals....palest cappuccino, winter white, white, and black, and with a subtle pattern of large tropical foliage. This would be perfect as casual sarong, or a tailored cap-sleeved top. Made in Italy. 100% Silk. This fabric is 54" wide.
    $39.99

  6. Chic Paisley Charcoal Silk Chiffon (Made in Italy) Quickview

    Chic Paisley Charcoal Silk Chiffon (Made in Italy)

    A sheer silk chiffon, in charcoal and winter white on a black background - this intricately detailed paisley print is sophisticated and graceful. We love Italian silks - this would be perfect as a full-sleeved blouse, or as a chic scarf - tie it à la Audrey Hepburn for understated glamour. Made in Italy. 100% Silk. This fabric is 54" wide.
    $69.99

  7. Floral Stars Pink & Camel Silk Chiffon Quickview

    Floral Stars Pink & Camel Silk Chiffon

    A sheer silk chiffon, in baby pink, red, and camel on a black background. We love the oak leaves and stars scattered amongst the flowers in this loose floral design. This would be perfect as long sundress, or as a chic scarf - tie it à la Audrey Hepburn for understated glamour. 100% Silk. This fabric is 54" wide.
    $27.99

  8. Mid-Heavyweight Woven Copper & Black Geometric Stripe Silk Blend (Made in Italy) Quickview

    Mid-Heavyweight Woven Copper & Black Geometric Stripe Silk Blend (Made in Italy)

    A midweight silk blend woven fabric, with a tight weave and an ethnic influence. This unusual fabric has crosswise geometric stripes made of fabric ribbon in copper, rust, wine, chartreuse, and silvery grey. Full-bodied and reversible, this would make dramatic wide collared evening coat, or fabulous over sized floor cushions for your den. Made in Italy. 91% Polyester, 9% silk. This fabric is 56" wide.
    $175.99

  9. Smoke Striped Leopard Smooth Brocade (Made in Italy) Quickview

    Smoke Striped Leopard Smooth Brocade (Made in Italy)

    A midweight silk blend flat-finished brocade. This stunning brocade has a large scale striped leopard design in shades of silvery grey and black - stripes range in width from 3" to 10". Full-bodied and reversible, this would make an elegant evening cape, or even a dramatic shower curtain for a Carrara marbled bathroom. Made in Italy. 65% Polyester, 30% silk, and 5% polyamide. This fabric is 56" wide.
    $145.99

  10. Growl-tastic Gleaming Golden Leopard Head Silk Charmeuse (Made in Italy) Quickview

    Growl-tastic Gleaming Golden Leopard Head Silk Charmeuse (Made in Italy)

    A silk charmeuse print fabric of gleaming golden leopard heads on a field of jet black. Heads are 8" by 12" in size and are 25" apart - this would make an elegant hip length opera cape, lined in contrasting copper silk charmeuse. Made in Italy. 100% silk . This fabric is 54" wide.
    $39.99

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