Difference between revisions of "Shot silk"
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | A type of taffeta fabric in which different color are used for the warp and weft yarns. Shot silk has an iridescent appearance and was used as early as the 7th century. It is currently used for neckties and academic robes. | + | A type of taffeta fabric in which different color are used for the warp and weft yarns. Shot silk has an iridescent appearance and was used as early as the 7th century. It is currently used for neckties and academic robes. The technique is also used with polyester, acetate and rayon. The term 'shot' is also used to refer to the use of metallic threads added to the weave. |
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== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
changeant; changeable silk; changeable taffeta; cross-color | changeant; changeable silk; changeable taffeta; cross-color | ||
== Physical and Chemical Properties == | == Physical and Chemical Properties == | ||
| + | ==Additional Images== | ||
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| + | File:MFA 541781 shot taffeta.jpg | ||
| + | File:MFA 20182323 shot silk.jpg | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
== Resources and Citations == | == Resources and Citations == | ||
* Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shot_silk (Accessed Oct. 21, 2020) | * Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shot_silk (Accessed Oct. 21, 2020) | ||
Revision as of 10:20, 21 October 2020
Description
A type of taffeta fabric in which different color are used for the warp and weft yarns. Shot silk has an iridescent appearance and was used as early as the 7th century. It is currently used for neckties and academic robes. The technique is also used with polyester, acetate and rayon. The term 'shot' is also used to refer to the use of metallic threads added to the weave.
Synonyms and Related Terms
changeant; changeable silk; changeable taffeta; cross-color
Physical and Chemical Properties
Additional Images
Resources and Citations
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shot_silk (Accessed Oct. 21, 2020)