Silk Fabric Pricing and Costs

What to expect for silk fabric pricing and costs

By Nikki Wheeler

Silk is one of the finest, most luxurious fabrics in the world. Many businesses may find it beneficial to introduce this exquisite textile to their collection. Silk drapery might be used by interior decorators, embroidered silk fabric may be used in formal clothing design and manufacture, or it might be a wise move to expand a current business to become a silk fabric retailer.

While silk fabric is one of the most expensive fabrics, the unique qualities and characteristics of silk make many willing to pay the price. Consider the following when looking into the pricing and costs of silk fabric:

1. Find information on the different weaves and weights of silk fabric to find the one that best fits your business needs.

2. Search for special discounts on silk textiles to save money.

3. Consider other alternatives with silk fabrics, such as blends, to save money.

Find a wholesale silk fabric supplier

Search wholesale suppliers and distributors for discounts for buying in bulk. Much money can also be saved by buying directly from silk fabric manufacturers or importers.
Try: Find wholesale silk fabrics from Dharma Trading Co. for between $2 and $12 per yard, depending on the type of silk fabric and the amount ordered. Find plain silk fabrics wholesale from Exotic Silks for as low as $2 per yard and silk print fabric for between $10 and $15 per yard.

Buy fashion silk fabrics

Different types of silk fabrics can be used for clothing apparel and accessories. Some of the most common silk fabrics used for apparel are chiffon, organza, georgette, dupioni and charmeuse.
Try: Buy silk fabrics of all kinds for clothing from Fashion Fabrics Club for between $6 and $12 per yard. Find many different silk fabrics at Denver Fabrics for between $3 and $15 per yard.

Shop for home decor silk textile

Some common silk textiles used for home decor are heavy-weight silk brocades, silk velvet and silk dupioni.
Try: Find many home decor fabrics from Fabric Guru. Silk upholstery can cost upwards of $100 per yard, but drapery fabrics are much cheaper, starting around $5 per yard. Designer silk home decor fabric from Schindler's Fabric Shop range between $50 and $100 per yard, but find sale and closeout fabric for as low as $10 per yard.

Search for specialty silk fabrics

Specialty silk fabrics are the most expensive, but still discounts and deals can be found especially online. Find specialty silks like raw silk and hand woven.
Try: Find imported high-quality silks from Thailand for between $3 and $20 per yard from Thai Silks. Got Fabric offers raw silk fabric in various colors for about $8 per yard.