Dupioni Dupioni Dupioni (also referred to as Douppioni or Dupion) is a plain weave crisp type of silk fabric, produced by using fine thread in the warp and uneven thread reeled from two or more entangled cocoons in the weft. This creates tightly-woven yardage with a highly-lustrous surface. It is similar to shantung, but slightly thicker, heavier, and with a greater slub (cross-wise irregularity) count. Dupioni is often woven with differing colors of threads scattered through the warp and weft. This technique gives the fabric an iridescent effect, similar to but not as pronounced as shot silk taffeta. Dupioni can be
Marlan (fabric) Marlan (fabric) Marlan is a registered trademark for inherent flame retardant fabric (UNE EN 11612) used in protective clothing for foundries. It was developed in 1997 and marketed by Marina Textil since 1998 conceived to protect against molten metal splashes including aluminium, cryolite, iron, steel, copper, magnesium, glass etc. Marlan is a blend of different fibers, which includes wool and FR (flame retardant) cellulose fiber. The fabric is inherent meaning that the protection is not reduced through continuous use or washing and its properties remain unalterable throughout its life. The characteristics of the natural fibers give inherent protection and comfort.