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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. Painterly Floral Bouquet Silk Chiffon (Made in Italy) Quickview

    Painterly Floral Bouquet Silk Chiffon (Made in Italy)

    A semi-sheer silk chiffon strewn with a bouquet of luscious flowers. This print has a lovely painterly style; the colors are a fresh and lively mixture of periwinkle, peony, peach, and purple on a muted background. Lined, this would be enchanting as a dainty summer frock, or vintage style pin-tucked blouse. Made in Italy. 100% Silk. This fabric is 54" wide.
    $49.99

  2. Painterly Turquoise & Purple Smooth Brocade (Made in Italy) Quickview

    Painterly Turquoise & Purple Smooth Brocade (Made in Italy)

    A midweight silk blend flat-finished brocade. This stunning brocade has a large scale abstract painterly design, with sensual splatters of rich color in serene shades of turquoise, royal purple, and chartreuse. Full-bodied and reversible, this would make fabulous evening cape, or even a dramatic shower curtain for a luxury bathroom. Made in Italy. 65% Polyester, 30% silk, and 5% polyamide. This fabric is 56" wide.
    $145.99

  3. Sweet Wine Art Deco Smooth Brocade (Made in Italy) Quickview

    Sweet Wine Art Deco Smooth Brocade (Made in Italy)

    A midweight silk blend flat-finished brocade. This stunning brocade has a geometric Art Deco influenced design, with 2" and 2 1/4" wide cross-wise stripes in shades of charcoal, wine, and milk chocolate. Full-bodied, this would make gorgeous 3/4 length coat, or even upholstery cushions for an Arts and Crafts Stickley recliner in gentleman's library. Made in Italy. 65% Polyester, 30% silk, and 5% polyamide. This fabric is 56" wide.
    $145.99

  4. Vibrant Deep Orchid Tropical Floral Crinkled Silk Chiffon Quickview

    Vibrant Deep Orchid Tropical Floral Crinkled Silk Chiffon

    A crinkled sheer silk chiffon, in deep orchid with accents of teal blue, forest, and plum in a large tropical floral design. This would be perfect as an airy wrap, delicate blouse, or even a simple beach wrap. 100% Silk. This fabric is 44" wide.
    $29.99

  5. Pale Lavender Paisley Stretch Silk Charmeuse (Made in Italy) Quickview

    Pale Lavender Paisley Stretch Silk Charmeuse (Made in Italy)

    A stretch silk charmeuse, in pale lavender, touched with pale yellow and evergreen. This softly gleaming silk charmeuse would make a beautiful surplice wrap top, or ruched frock. One way stretch. 93% silk and 7% lycra. Made in Italy. This fabric is 55" wide.
    $95.99 $47.99

  6. Midweight Purple Plum Iridescent Silk Satin Quickview

    Midweight Purple Plum Iridescent Silk Satin

    A midweight matte iridescent silk satin fabric, in purple plum. This would be stunning as an perky evening capelet, or sophisticated boat-neck fitted cocktail dress. 100% silk. This fabric is 49" wide.
    $49.99

  7. Royal Purple Silk Jacquard (Made in Switzerland) Quickview

    Royal Purple Silk Jacquard (Made in Switzerland)

    This Swiss 100% silk jacquard is a stunning, deep royal purple, with a subtle tone-on-tone abstract pattern. This would make a beautiful draped Grecian-inspired evening gown, under-stated, regal and sensuous, and worn with simple strappy gold metallic sandals. Made in Switzerland. This fabric is 36" wide.
    $44.99

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