Silk Library Articles
Short, researched references for getting to know the fabric and choosing, wearing and caring for silk scarves. Start with a subject below, or return to the Library overview.
Which silk scarf size should you choose?
A simple way to choose between small, medium and large silk squares and long narrow scarves, based on the fold and drape you want.
How to store a silk scarf
Simple ways to keep a silk scarf safe between wears and during longer storage, with guidance on light, folds, boxes and tissue.
Silk twill, satin and chiffon
A practical guide to three familiar silk scarf fabrics: the defined fold of twill, the lustre of satin and the airy transparency of chiffon.
What is silk?
A clear account of silk as a fibre, from cocoon to cloth, and the weave, weight and finish that give a scarf its character.