19 Momme Purple Mulberry Silk Charmeuse Fabric is woven from 100% mulberry silk and finished in an elegant purple tone. Its smooth satin face, soft pearlescent lustre and fluid drape give the fabric a refined appearance suitable for luxury apparel, bridalwear, eveningwear and premium garment development.
At 19 momme and 140 cm wide, this silk charmeuse provides a balanced combination of softness, coverage and body. Compared with lighter silk satin fabrics, the 19 momme construction offers greater substance while retaining the supple movement and smooth hand characteristic of fine silk charmeuse.
Fabric Characteristics
The satin-weave construction creates a smooth and lustrous face that reflects light in soft, flowing highlights. The reverse is comparatively matte, while the fabric remains supple and graceful when draped.
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Composition: 100% Mulberry Silk
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Weight: 19 Momme
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Approximate GSM: 82.5 g/m²
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Width: 140 cm / approximately 55 in
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Colour: Purple
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Construction: Silk Charmeuse / Satin Weave
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Surface: Smooth satin face with a softly matte reverse
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Lustre: Medium-to-high satin lustre with soft pearlescent highlights
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Hand Feel: Smooth, silky and supple with a cool, soft hand
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Drape: Fluid and graceful with medium body
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Opacity: Medium to high
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Stretch: Non-stretch
Recommended Applications
This purple silk charmeuse is suitable for dresses, blouses, skirts, bridalwear, eveningwear, lingerie, luxury sleepwear, scarves, linings and other refined fashion applications requiring a smooth satin surface and elegant fluid movement.
Samples & Custom Colour Development
Samples are available for material evaluation, colour review and garment development. MingSilk also supports Lab Dip and custom colour development for project-based orders requiring specific colour standards.
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Sample Availability: Available
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Sample Lead Time: 3–5 business days
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Lab Dip: Available on request
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Custom Colours: Available
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MOQ: 150 m
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Bulk Lead Time: Approximately 25–35 days after colour/sample approval and order confirmation
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Production: Bulk orders made to order
Why Choose 19 Momme Silk Charmeuse?
Nineteen momme is a versatile medium weight for silk charmeuse. It offers more coverage and body than lightweight silk satin while preserving the softness, lustre and fluid drape required for dresses, bridal garments, eveningwear and premium fashion pieces.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 19 momme silk charmeuse?
19 momme silk charmeuse is a medium-weight satin-weave silk with a smooth lustrous face, a comparatively matte reverse and a fluid drape. It offers a useful balance between softness, coverage and body.
Is silk charmeuse the same as silk satin?
Charmeuse is a type of satin-weave fabric. Silk charmeuse typically has a smooth and lustrous face with a softer matte reverse. This MingSilk quality is woven from 100% mulberry silk.
Is this purple silk charmeuse suitable for dresses and eveningwear?
Yes. Its medium weight, fluid drape and smooth satin lustre make it suitable for dresses, eveningwear, bridalwear, blouses, skirts and other luxury garments.
Can I request another colour?
Yes. This product page shows the purple colour reference, while custom colour development and Lab Dips are available for qualifying project orders.
Can I request a sample before bulk production?
Yes. Samples are available for fabric evaluation, colour review and garment development before bulk order confirmation.
Care & Quality Information
Professional dry cleaning is recommended. Avoid high heat, harsh detergents and prolonged direct sunlight, and store the fabric in a clean, dry environment.
Production is supported by an ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certified facility with GOTS scope certification. Product-specific GOTS status is subject to an applicable and valid Transaction Certificate (TC).