We
travel the world to bring you the finest silks.
All
Aliki silks are washable and created for luxurious comfort and easy
care. Silk can be woven and knitted in a variety of weights and
textures.
Silk weight is refered to by "Mummi", abreviated mm. The
mummi represents the density of yarns per square
milimeter. Aliki works with each type of silk in the mm
weight that she feels is most suitable for her fashion line.
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below to view color availability.
Crepe
de Chine
abbreviated CDC means Crepe of China. It is a superior silk with a
distinctive ability to drape beautifully. The silk yarn is twisted
before weaving so as to achieve the crepe texture. This also allows the
fabric to have some stretch.
Georgette
is a sheer fabric. The silk yarns are also twisted before weaving to
achieve a crepe texture. Aliki's silk georgettes are in a 12mm
weight.
Silk Satin
is a
superior and luxurious textile. It is the softest and boasts a
high satin gloss.
Aliki's silk satins are in a 16mm weight.