The Silk Perspective

Artist turning artwork into custom silk scarves

How Artists and Illustrators Can Turn Their Wor...

A silk scarf is not a copy of an original artwork. It is an edition — a different form of the work, made in a different material, with its own...

How Artists and Illustrators Can Turn Their Work Into Custom Silk Scarves

A silk scarf is not a copy of an original artwork. It is an edition — a different form of the work, made in a different material, with its own...

Digital printing on silk scarves

Digital Printing vs Screen Printing on Silk: Wh...

Two methods, very different results. Digital printing handles complex artwork with unlimited colours and small runs. Screen printing suits bold solid colours and large volumes. Here is a clear guide...

Digital Printing vs Screen Printing on Silk: What's the Difference?

Two methods, very different results. Digital printing handles complex artwork with unlimited colours and small runs. Screen printing suits bold solid colours and large volumes. Here is a clear guide...

Hand-rolled vs machine hem on silk scarf

Hand-Rolled vs Machine Hem: What the Finish Say...

The hem on a silk scarf is not a footnote. It is part of what the finished piece communicates about itself. Here is what separates a hand-rolled roulotté hem from...

Hand-Rolled vs Machine Hem: What the Finish Says About Your Silk Scarf

The hem on a silk scarf is not a footnote. It is part of what the finished piece communicates about itself. Here is what separates a hand-rolled roulotté hem from...

Silk twill, crepe de chine and chiffon fabric swatches

Silk Twill vs Crêpe de Chine vs Chiffon: Which ...

Three silk fabrics, three entirely different results. Understanding what silk twill, crêpe de chine, and chiffon each do — how they print, drape, and wear — is what makes the...

Silk Twill vs Crêpe de Chine vs Chiffon: Which Fabric for Your Custom Scarf?

Three silk fabrics, three entirely different results. Understanding what silk twill, crêpe de chine, and chiffon each do — how they print, drape, and wear — is what makes the...

Silk swatches showing momme weight

Understanding Momme Weight: Why It Matters for ...

Momme is the measure of silk that separates an informed buyer from one relying on faith. Here is what it actually means, how it affects drape, colour, and durability, and...

Understanding Momme Weight: Why It Matters for Your Custom Silk Scarf

Momme is the measure of silk that separates an informed buyer from one relying on faith. Here is what it actually means, how it affects drape, colour, and durability, and...

Preparing artwork files for custom silk printing

How to Prepare Your Artwork File for Custom Sil...

Most artwork problems in custom silk printing are discovered when the sample arrives and something is wrong. Here is everything you need to know about resolution, file formats, colour mode,...

How to Prepare Your Artwork File for Custom Silk Printing

Most artwork problems in custom silk printing are discovered when the sample arrives and something is wrong. Here is everything you need to know about resolution, file formats, colour mode,...