Habutai Habutai Habutai or habotai (from the Japanese , literally "feather-two-layer") is one of the most basic plain weaves of silk fabric. While it was traditionally woven in Japan, most habutai is today woven in China. It is normally a lining silk but can also be used for T-shirts, lampshades, summer blouses or very light lingerie. It is quite easy to dye and can be found in many stores. Like other kinds of silks, habutai comes in a variety of weights/ thicknesses which is measured in mommes (abbreviated "mm"). A lightweight and sheer habutai silk might be 8 mommes ("8mm"); a
Marko (fabric) contact with flames and at least one type of heat. Heat contact may take the form of convective, radiant or contact heat, an electric arc, splashes of molten metal, or certain combinations of these types. Marko fabrics must also comply with other standards and are therefore tested for tear resistance, tear strength, burst strength and seam strength. The Marko trademark was later applied to new designs that were developed to address specific risks in the workplace. These include: Marko (fabric) Marko (UNE EN 11612) is a registered trademark for a group of flame retardant fabrics used in the manufacture of