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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. Vintage-Style Cocoa & Cream Geometric Silk Twill Quickview

    Vintage-Style Cocoa & Cream Geometric Silk Twill

    A delightful 100% silk twill, with shaded cool cocoa brown squares on an ivory background. Light-weight, sharp, and simple --- perfect for vintage-inspired styles like a snappy and officious office blouse with a bow-tied neckline, or perhaps a swinging lining for your favorite mock suede Nehru jacket. This fabric is 54" wide.
    $39.99 $19.99

  2. Snakey Brown & Cream Silk Crepe de Chine Quickview

    Snakey Brown & Cream Silk Crepe de Chine

    This 100% silk crepe de chine is a lovely mix of russet, golden brown, rich cream and black, with a marvelously complex design. The stripped print is a ferocious melange of 4 1/4" wide dark and light print stripes.......which together convey the look of snakeskin or feathers. This silk is equally perfect for a classic 1980s-style floppy bow-tied blouse, or the lining for a faux fur evening jacket. 45" wide.
    $29.99 $14.99

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  3. Tailored Grey Striped Sheer Silk Organza Quickview

    Tailored Grey Striped Sheer Silk Organza

    This grey-and-black 100% silk organza is simple and elegant from a distance, and intriguingly complex up close. Finely drawn stripes of varying widths create a sophisticated, contemporary look that is perfect for tailored garments, shawls, accessories, or home decor projects. This fabric is 48" wide.
    $34.99

  4. Cinnamon Ikat Sheer Silk Chiffon Quickview

    Cinnamon Ikat Sheer Silk Chiffon

    An ikat-style sheer silk chiffon that may be neutral in tone, but is dramatic in effect. A medium-scale pattern (repeat is 6 1/2") features chevron shapes in black and geometric outlines in white on a warm cinnamon brown background. It would make a striking maxi dress, flowing skirt, or kimono-inspired over-shirt. It will make a statement anywhere you go, from an exotic vacation to your favorite local haunt. 100% silk. 45" wide.
    $39.99

  5. Sienna & Brick Floral Silk Chiffon (Made in Italy) Quickview

    Sienna & Brick Floral Silk Chiffon (Made in Italy)

    This lovely Italian 100% silk chiffon fabric consists of flowers and leaves that meander throughout the piece, accented with clusters of larger flowers in tones of aubergine, sienna, brick and beige on a warm sienna background. It would be beautiful as a flowing gored skirt. Made in Italy. 100% silk. 56" wide.
    $44.99

  6. Crinkled Goldenrod Yellow & Silver Sheer Silk Chiffon Quickview

    Crinkled Goldenrod Yellow & Silver Sheer Silk Chiffon

    This goldenrod yellow 100% silk chiffon is kissed by silver dewdrops. Soft, light and ethereal, this crinkled chiffon is painted with metallic ovals of various sizes to give it that extra va-voom. With sparkle combined with super-saturated, brilliant color, you've got the perfect fabric for dramatic garments or costumes. It simply begs to be beaded and worn at your next belly dancing class. 100% silk. 54" wide.
    $29.99

  7. Lemon Yellow Dotted Silk Organza Gazaar Quickview

    Lemon Yellow Dotted Silk Organza Gazaar

    Balenciaga might approve of this lovely lemon yellow silk gazaar. A mid-weight organza with soft body, it would be a stand-out even without the sweet winter white-colored mini polka dots (spaced approximately 1/2" apart). This fabric invites creativity: luscious to cut and work with, it would make a perfect pleated retro shirt-dress, blouse or skirt. Or perhaps a sassy vintage-inspired apron! 100% silk. 54" wide.
    $44.99

  8. Steel Taupe Silk Fabric (Made in Italy) Quickview

    Steel Taupe Silk Fabric (Made in Italy)

    A cool taupe brown silk fabric, with beautiful drape and a slight sheen. This would make a beautiful lining for a Chanel-style jacket in tweedy shades of toast and shot throughout with carmine threads. 100% silk. Made in Italy. This fabric is 58" wide.
    $39.99

  9. Milk Chocolate 4-Ply Silk Crepe Quickview

    Milk Chocolate 4-Ply Silk Crepe

    A rich milk chocolate brown 4-ply silk crepe fabric, with beautiful drape and texture. I would love to see this as a pair of wide-legged, cuffed pants, with decorative stitching along the waistband in a contrasting thread. 100% silk. This fabric is 51" wide.
    $59.99 $29.99

  10. Lightweight Gunmetal Grey Silk Fabric (Made in Italy) Quickview

    Lightweight Gunmetal Grey Silk Fabric (Made in Italy)

    A classic gunmetal grey silk fabric, with a whiff of taupe, beautiful drape, and almost crepe-like texture. This would look stunning as a simple lined shift, and paired with gleaming pearls. 100% silk. Made in Italy. This fabric is 44" wide.
    $39.99

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