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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. Lightweight Ripe Apricot Silk Charmeuse Quickview

    Lightweight Ripe Apricot Silk Charmeuse

    A lightweight silk charmeuse fabric, in a luscious ripe apricot shade with a gentle sheen -- soft and fluid, this would be perfect for a bias-cut afternoon frock or an airy chemise. 100% silk. This fabric is 44" wide.
    $34.99

  2. Vibrant Melon & Cream Art Deco-esque Floral Silk Chiffon Quickview

    Vibrant Melon & Cream Art Deco-esque Floral Silk Chiffon

    A sheer silk chiffon, in deep melon and peach on soft cream, with an abstract floral design reminiscent of Art Deco motifs. We love the delicate lines and colors in this fabric - it would be perfect as a drop-waisted 1920s inspired tea frock.....crochet and tea anyone? 100% Silk. This fabric is 54" wide.
    $39.99

  3. Vibrant Dotted Hot Pink & Watermelon Silk Charmeuse (Made in Italy) Quickview

    Vibrant Dotted Hot Pink & Watermelon Silk Charmeuse (Made in Italy)

    A silk charmeuse fabric scattered with 1/2" vibrant watermelon red polka dots on a hot pink background - perfect for an elegant ankle-length empire-waist sundress. Made in Italy. 100% silk . This fabric is 53" wide.
    $39.99

  4. 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

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