Silk Crepe De Chine Fabric Manufacturer for Wholesale & Custom Orders
Carina Silk develops silk crepe de chine fabric programs for fashion brands, scarf and accessory labels, garment manufacturers, retailers and private-label buyers. Review the fabric direction, specification, colour, artwork and sampling route around the product you need to make.
- Undyed, plain-dyed and printed directions for product development
- Weight, width and hand-feel selection reviewed against the finished application
- Colour, artwork, surface and construction details clarified before sampling
- Quotation and sample review based on the actual fabric brief rather than a generic specification
What Is Silk Crepe De Chine Fabric?
Silk crepe de chine fabric is silk woven to create a fine, pebbled crepe texture with a matte to softly lustrous surface. Twisted yarns and the finishing route create the characteristic grain, while the silk base provides a soft hand feel and fluid drape.
The details buyers should confirm
- Fibre content and the documentation supplied for the selected fabric
- Texture, surface lustre, face/reverse and hand feel
- Weight, width, opacity, drape and the amount of body needed
- Whether the product needs an undyed base, plain dye, print or finishing treatment
Crepe de chine is a fabric direction, not one single weight. Compare the actual sample for texture, coverage, drape, sewing behaviour and care.
Factory Supply Details for Silk Crepe De Chine Fabric
Carina Silk supports silk crepe de chine fabric sourcing with the same factory-backed capability used across its silk programs. Exact availability, documentation and commercial conditions are confirmed against the selected weight, width, colour, print and order brief.
6A Grade Mulberry Silk
The factory range includes 100% 6A grade mulberry silk options for buyers who need a clearly defined natural-silk base for a fabric collection or finished product.
96-Colour Dyed Range
The wider plain-dyed program includes a 96-colour range. Final shade availability is reviewed against the selected crepe construction, reference standard and production brief.
Low MOQ Options
Low MOQ routes are available for suitable programs. MOQ depends on weight, colour, printing method and order configuration, so it is confirmed in the quotation for the exact project.
OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100
The program is supported by OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certification. Ask for the current certificate scope when compliance documentation is required for your project.
5,000+ Brands and Enterprises
The factory has established relationships with more than 5,000 brands and enterprises across silk product and fabric programs.
These supply details support the first sourcing conversation; the final fabric, shade, artwork, quantity, certification documents and delivery conditions should always be confirmed for the exact order.
Silk Crepe De Chine Fabric Options for Product Development
Start with the surface, texture and colour direction that fits the collection. The selected sample should be reviewed because dyeing, printing, finishing and weight change the final hand feel and appearance.
Undyed Silk Crepe De Chine
An undyed or ivory base gives the product team a reference for the original crepe texture and a starting point for dyeing, printing or other development work.
Plain-Dyed Silk Crepe De Chine
A solid colour creates a controlled foundation for dresses, blouses, scarves, linings, sleepwear and private-label collections. Share a colour reference and intended use.
Printed Silk Crepe De Chine
Custom artwork can be developed as a repeat, placement or panel direction. Confirm scale, colour, bleed, usable width and how the design meets seams.
| Fabric direction | Useful when | Buyer information to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Undyed or natural base | The colour or print route is still being developed | Reference fabric, intended finish and development objective |
| Solid dyed | The collection needs a controlled colour program | Colour reference, shade tolerance and finished application |
| Custom printed | Artwork is central to the product or brand story | Artwork file, repeat, placement, colour reference and usable width |
Silk Crepe De Chine Fabric Weight and Width Specifications
Momme is a useful silk weight reference, but it does not replace sample review. The following factory references frame the first quotation conversation for silk crepe de chine fabric.
| Reference | Width / construction | Buyer decision | Composition / note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12mm | 114cm / 140cm | Light crepe direction for fluid and lighter constructions | 100% Silk |
| 14mm | 114cm / 140cm | Balanced texture, coverage and movement | 100% Silk |
| 16mm | 114cm / 140cm | Versatile middle-weight reference for fashion and accessories | 100% Silk |
| 23mm | 114cm / 140cm | Fuller body and coverage for selected garments and products | 100% Silk |
| 30mm / 40mm | 114cm / 140cm subject to specification | Heavier directions for products needing more body | 100% Silk |
| Shrinkage reference | Project dependent | 5–8% reference; preshrunk directions of approximately 3% can be reviewed for suitable programs | Confirm on approved sample |
Availability can vary by colour, print route, finishing and order configuration. Confirm the production specification, usable width, tolerance and packing format on the quotation and approved sample.
Silk Crepe De Chine Fabric Features and Benefits
Silk crepe de chine is chosen for the balance between a textured surface, soft hand feel and fluid movement. Connect each feature to the finished construction and customer use.
Fine Pebbled Texture
Twisted yarns and finishing create a fine, uniform crepe character that gives solid colours and prints more surface depth.
Matte to Soft Lustre
The surface is generally less reflective than a satin weave while retaining a refined silk appearance. Approve the shade and lighting effect on a sample.
- Review face and reverse under the intended product lighting.
Fluid Drape
Lightness and silk filaments can support graceful movement in garments, scarves and accessories, subject to weight and construction.
- Check the final fold, seam, hem and silhouette.
Coverage by Weight
Lower weights can be semi-sheer, while higher weights can provide more coverage and body. Do not infer opacity from momme alone.
- Compare the sample against the finished product and lining plan.
Twisted-Yarn Structure
A tight crepe structure can change handling and snag risk compared with fabrics that have more floating yarns, but the exact result still depends on construction and finishing.
- Inspect the approved sample and agree the quality tolerance.
Silk Crepe De Chine Fabric Applications
Silk crepe de chine fabric can support fashion, accessory and selected home-textile programs when texture, drape, coverage, weight and care are selected for the actual use.
Dresses and Eveningwear
Review drape, coverage, lining, seam handling and surface depth for dresses, skirts and occasionwear.
Blouses and Shirts
Compare weight, opacity, movement, collar and cuff construction for blouses, shirts and relaxed tops.
Scarves and Shawls
The fine crepe texture can give scarves and shawls a different hand feel from smooth satin. Review fold, print and edge finishing.
Suits, Jackets and Linings
Higher-weight or selected constructions can be reviewed for tailored garments, linings, panels and structured details.
Lingerie and Sleepwear
Check touch, coverage, seams, care and customer use for lingerie, slips, pajamas and robes.
Home Textiles and Décor
For sheets, table covers, draperies or other décor directions, compare repeated handling, finished dimensions, construction and care.
Carina Silk also develops custom silk scarves. Review the related silk satin fabric and silk twill fabric programs, or see About Carina Silk for manufacturing context.
Silk Crepe De Chine vs Silk Satin, Chiffon and Twill
Use the comparison to select the right sample route. Weight, fibre content, finishing and printing can change the final behaviour within each fabric family.
| Fabric direction | Surface / structure | Often considered for | Key review point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silk crepe de chine | Fine pebbled crepe texture with matte to soft lustre and fluid drape | Dresses, blouses, scarves, linings and selected home textiles | Check texture, coverage, weight, shrinkage and care |
| Silk satin | Smoother and more reflective surface with fluid drape | Scarves, sleepwear, lingerie, dresses and home textiles | Check sheen, opacity, drape and seam handling |
| Silk chiffon | Lightweight, airy and sheer plain-weave direction | Overlays, scarves, dresses and lightweight layers | Check transparency, seam handling and coverage |
| Silk twill | Diagonal rib with a more defined surface direction | Scarves, ties, accessories and structured fashion pieces | Check face/reverse, fold, print scale and body |
These are directional comparisons. Fibre content, weight, finish, dyeing, printing and construction can change the final result, so the approved swatch or sample remains the decision point.
Custom Dyeing, Printing and Crepe Finishing
A useful silk crepe de chine fabric brief describes the desired texture and visual result together. Send the artwork, colour reference, weight and finished application early so the base and decoration route can be evaluated as one decision.
Solid Colour Programs
Approve a shade on the selected crepe surface. Share a Pantone reference or physical swatch and define the shade tolerance for the program.
Repeat and Placement Artwork
Define artwork scale, repeat, placement, bleed, colour reference and usable width, then review how the grain and seams meet the design.
Crepe Texture and Finishing
Confirm the face, reverse, finishing route, shrinkage direction and how the surface should behave in the final garment or product.
Silk Crepe De Chine Sampling and Production Workflow
A staged review keeps texture and drape connected to the finished product and makes the weight, colour, print and shrinkage decisions visible before bulk production.
01. Define the Finished Product
Share the item, target market, hand-feel direction, weight, width, coverage, colour or artwork, quantity and destination.
02. Review the Fabric Route
Carina Silk reviews the crepe construction, dye or print route, finishing, shrinkage reference and documentation needed for the quotation.
03. Approve the Sample
Check texture, surface, shade, print, weight, width, drape, coverage, shrinkage, sewing behaviour and care direction.
04. Confirm Bulk Details
Lock the approved specification, usable width, tolerance, artwork, quantity, packing and inspection points before production.
05. Inspect and Pack
Review the agreed quality points and roll or finished-product packing instructions before shipment.
For the fastest first review, send the product reference, preferred specification, colour or artwork, estimated quantity and delivery destination in one message. You can also use the Carina Silk contact page.
Quality, Certification and Crepe Fabric Checks
Quality expectations should be written against the exact silk crepe de chine program. Texture, shrinkage, shade and print should be reviewed against the approved sample.
Fabric Specification
Confirm fibre content, weight, width, usable width, construction, face/reverse, shrinkage reference and packing format.
Texture and Surface
Check the fine crepe character, hand feel, lustre, visible defects and surface direction against the approved sample.
Colour and Print
Review the approved shade, artwork, repeat, placement, scale, bleed, registration and print coverage.
Shrinkage and Construction
Test or confirm shrinkage, cutting allowance, seams, hems and finished dimensions around the intended product.
Documentation
Request the current OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certificate scope and any project documents required by the buyer or market.
Factory Inspection
Use the agreed sample and inspection points to review roll condition, visible defects and packing.
