Silk Habotai (fabric) – Sewing Word of the Day
Silk Habotai (fabric) –
A smooth, fine silk fabric originally from Japan. It is also known as “china silk”.
Silk habotai has soft and supple hand with a lustrous sheen. It is economical (for silk) and has a smooth surface.
Comes in many widths and weights. It is often used for linings. A polyester version is also available.