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What is the difference between dupioni and shantung fabric?
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Both dupioni and shantung are a type of silk plain weave fabric. You can tell the difference by how it is made. Dupioni is hand-woven and shantung is machine-woven. Shantung will be smoother and have a more regular weave, whereas dupioni features large slubs. Shop a wide selection of dupioni and shantung goods and garments on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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