Shantung (fabric)

Shantung is a type of silk plain weave fabric historically from the Chinese province of Shandong.^[1][2] It is similar to dupioni, but is slightly thinner and less irregular. Shantung is often used for bridal gowns.^[3]

A tailored dress in pink shantung, trimmed with black shantung, 1912.

Structure

Shantung is a fabric with a ribbed surface that is produced by long weft yarns. The surface may vary coarse to fine according to the used yarn type.^[4] The thicker yarns were used in the weft. Yarns in shantung may have knots, and bumps (slub effects), etc.^[2]

Types

Originally it was made of silk only, but later locals used rayon and cotton Shantung also.^[2]