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Sometimes known as dupion or douppioni, '''dupioni silk''' is created with the threads from two different silk worms. When two worms spin their cocoons close together, the fibers get tangled up; these naturally tangled fibers are then used together to make the silk thread. The thread is rougher than regular silk, and contains bumps and irregularities where the fibers from the two cocoons are combined. Silk dupioni takes dye well and is usually easy to sew.<ref>http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-silk-dupioni.htm</ref> |
Sometimes known as dupion or douppioni, '''dupioni silk''' is created with the threads from two different silk worms. When two worms spin their cocoons close together, the fibers get tangled up; these naturally tangled fibers are then used together to make the silk thread. The thread is rougher than regular silk, and contains bumps and irregularities where the fibers from the two cocoons are combined. Silk dupioni takes dye well and is usually easy to sew.<ref>http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-silk-dupioni.htm</ref> |
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Revision as of 12:51, 16 January 2019
Sometimes known as dupion or douppioni, dupioni silk is created with the threads from two different silk worms. When two worms spin their cocoons close together, the fibers get tangled up; these naturally tangled fibers are then used together to make the silk thread. The thread is rougher than regular silk, and contains bumps and irregularities where the fibers from the two cocoons are combined. Silk dupioni takes dye well and is usually easy to sew.[1]
It is unknown if this material must be provided for alterations.
Items
| Item | Source is | Rare item |
|---|---|---|
| Apple-green duponi silk corset with a playful black fringe | Fallen Angels Clothing (2) | |
| Item:Apple-green duponi silk corset with a playful black fringe |