Silky Rayon Emprime Fabric
Silky Rayon Emprime Fabric is a Türkiye-made 100% rayon woven print with a smooth silky hand, fluid drape and opaque coverage. At 176 GSM and 145 cm wide, it is a midweight, non-stretch dress fabric suited to dresses, blouses, skirts, kaftans and print-led modestwear.
The live range contains two print directions on the same base fabric: Bold Abstract Petal Print and Distressed Ink Line Print. Current colour combinations include Midnight Blue–Cream, Vanilla Cream–Black, Formal Black–Cream and Chocolate Brown–Cream, depending on the selected design. The visible motif is rotary printed, while the base remains a smooth woven rayon.
- Composition: 100% rayon
- Weight: 176 GSM — midweight
- Width: 145 cm
- Structure: woven, non-stretch
- Coverage: opaque
- Drape: fluid
- Surface: smooth, silky
- Finish: rotary printed
- Origin: Türkiye
- Sold by: meter, swatch or wholesale
Order swatches of the exact design and colourway before production to check print scale, colour balance, opacity and drape under real light. For garment cutting, review motif direction and placement before laying out front, back and sleeve pieces.
Product Specifications
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What buyers ask before ordering
What is Silky Rayon Emprime Fabric best used for?
Its 176 GSM midweight body, opaque coverage and fluid drape suit dresses, blouses, skirts, kaftans and print-led modestwear where you want a smooth rayon hand rather than a crisp shirting fabric.
What does ‘emprime’ mean on this product?
Here it refers to the printed surface. The stored finish is rotary printed, while the base fabric is a smooth woven 100% rayon.
Which print designs are currently available?
The live variants use two design groups: Bold Abstract Petal Print and Distressed Ink Line Print.
Which colour combinations are currently represented?
Depending on design, the live variants include Midnight Blue–Cream, Vanilla Cream–Black, Formal Black–Cream and Chocolate Brown–Cream combinations.
Is the Midnight Blue colourway blue and black?
The current live colour display name is Midnight Blue–Cream for the Bold Abstract Petal Print. The listing now follows that verified live variant name rather than older wording that could imply a black secondary colour.
Is this rayon fabric opaque?
The product is specified as opaque in normal wear. Strong direct backlighting can still change perceived coverage, so a swatch is useful when exact opacity is critical.
Does this fabric stretch?
No. It is a non-stretch woven rayon, so fitted garments should include normal woven-fabric ease, shaping and closures rather than relying on stretch.
What does 176 GSM mean for garment design?
176 GSM gives the fabric midweight body: more substance than a very light blouse fabric while retaining fluid drape for dresses, skirts, kaftans and softly shaped garments.
How does the 145 cm width affect cutting?
A 145 cm width works for many dress, blouse, skirt and kaftan patterns. Final yield depends on garment size, print direction, motif placement and whether visible seams need print matching.
Should I plan the print placement before cutting?
Yes, especially for the Bold Abstract Petal and Distressed Ink Line designs. Review the motif direction and scale so focal areas fall intentionally on front, back and sleeve pieces.
How will the printed colours look in ecommerce photography?
Printed colours can shift with screen calibration, camera processing and lighting. A physical swatch under your intended studio or daylight conditions is the best reference for colour balance and contrast.
Can the two print designs be used in one coordinated collection?
Yes. They share the same stored 176 GSM, 145 cm, 100% rayon base specification, so designers can develop coordinated silhouettes while varying the print direction. Compare swatches together before production.
What should I test before sewing?
Test needle size, seam finish, pressing, motif placement and the intended care method on a swatch. Also check whether the print needs matching across prominent seams.
Will repeat orders match the same print colour exactly?
Small colour differences can occur between production batches. If garments must coordinate closely, order the expected quantity together or compare a current swatch before a repeat purchase.
When should I choose another fabric instead?
Choose a stretch textile for bodycon garments, a crisp fabric for structured shirting, or a very lightweight sheer fabric when transparency and minimal weight are the main design goals.
Before cutting or sewing this rayon fabric, test a swatch for washing, steaming, pressing, colour handling and shrinkage. Rayon can respond differently depending on heat, water, print, construction and handling.
- Test first Test a swatch before washing, steaming, pressing or cutting the full fabric.
- Wash Hand wash cold, max 30°C, or dry clean if you want the safest handling route.
- Dry Do not tumble dry. Air dry gently in shade and avoid strong wringing.
- Iron Press from the reverse side on low heat with a pressing cloth.
- Cutting Let the fabric relax flat before cutting and allow extra margin for pattern matching or layout changes.
- Avoid Avoid bleach, hot water, harsh detergents, high heat and rough twisting.
General care guidance only. Results may vary by colour, print, steam, water quality and garment construction.
Compare to Printed polyester fabric
Both can carry detailed surface prints, but this product uses a 100% rayon woven base with a smooth silky hand and fluid drape.
This fabric is better when
- It suits buyers specifically looking for a rayon fibre composition rather than a polyester-dominant print base.
- The stored 176 GSM specification provides opaque midweight coverage for dresses, skirts and kaftans.
Printed polyester fabric is better when
- Choose a polyester print when that fibre composition or its specific care/performance profile is more appropriate for the project.
Compare to Cotton poplin print
Cotton poplin is generally selected for a crisper shirting-style hand, while this rayon print is specified with fluid drape and a smooth silky surface.
This fabric is better when
- Its fluid hand suits flowing dresses, skirts and kaftans.
- The print is carried on an opaque midweight rayon base rather than a crisp shirting construction.
Cotton poplin print is better when
- Choose cotton poplin when crisp shirts, structured gathers or shapes that benefit from more stiffness are the main goal.
Compare to Plain rayon fabric
Plain rayon provides the same general fibre direction without a printed motif, while this product uses rotary-printed abstract designs as the visual feature.
This fabric is better when
- The Bold Abstract Petal and Distressed Ink Line designs provide ready-made visual direction for collection pieces.
- The print can serve as the main garment feature without separate embellishment.
Plain rayon fabric is better when
- Choose plain rayon when you want an unpatterned base for embroidery, custom printing or minimal designs.
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