

A Quick Guide to Lulla Smith Fabrics:
Dupioni Silk:
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created from the threads of two different silk worms
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thread is rougher than regular silk and contains bumps and irregularities
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wrinkle-resistant and crisp and formal appearance
Silk Velvet:
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soft pile luxury fabric made from silk
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woven as a double cloth on a specialized loom
Organza:
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sheer, luxury fabric with a similar feel to silk (sometime made with silk filaments)
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constructed using a plain weave in any blend of nylon, polyester and silk
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translucent in nature and smooth to the touch
Dupioni Silk, Silk Velvet & Organza Swatches
Egyptian Cotton:
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very high quality, luxurious and breathable
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durable and resists piling
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softens with each washing
Organic Cotton:
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a natural fiber harvested from certified organic cotton plants
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grown without the use of fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides
Seersucker:
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a cotton fabric made using a slack-tension weave creating a puckered, almost wrinkled look
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no ironing required as the fabric is meant to look wrinkled
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lightweight and cooler to wear when used for garments
Organic Fleece:
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100% cotton fleece milled from certified organic cotton
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warm, soft and fuzzy
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pliable, soft and drapes well
Swiss Batiste:
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made from cotton
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lightweight, sheer and delicate
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unassuming, yet elegant with a graceful drape
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ideal fabric for newborn baby's sensitive skin
Organic Cotton & Egyptian Cotton Swatches
Laundered Irish Linen:
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strongest natural fiber
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easy to maintain - washes and wears extremely well
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becomes softer and more luminous the more it is washed
Laundered Irish Linen Swatches