Thread: acrylic silk for veils

any thoughts? I've found a nice skirt/veil set, but I'm not sure about that fabric for a veil

If you prefer silk the acrylic silk will probably be a disappointment. It's probably a type polyester or acetate, often used for lining clothes. Some man-made fibers are quite lovely but it will not behave like silk.

If it's like Silkessence, it has some nice qualities -- like deep, nearly-irridescent color and some wrinkle-resistance and durability compared to silk. I like that fabric a lot for skirts, and have used it for veils as well.

If you're using it to frame movements and do simple veilwork that you *could* do with chiffon, it's fine. But I agree with txchic that if you expect it to behave like silk, you'll be disappointed.

Originally Posted by najla86

any thoughts? I've found a nice skirt/veil set, but I'm not sure about that fabric for a veil

Also, please note... that type of fabric can really hold static electricity. Pack your Static Guard!

oh god....if there's that much of a possibility of static, than no way! thank you all for the good advice and steering me away from a possible disaster

if it is sold as a set go ahead and buy it you could cut up the veil and make harem pants or something from it..but yeah the float would leave much to be desired:)