Muslin

An extremely light, semi-transparent woven fabric with a soft, flowing drape, ideal for airy summer garments, scarves, eveningwear and layered designs.

Specifigations

Construction Woven fabric/open plain weave, low density
Composition 100% viscose, or viscose/silk blend
Fabric weight Very light: 50–90 g/m²
Stretch No stretch
Abbreviations CV = viscose/cuproviscose, SE = silk
Appearance Translucent, lightly glossy, fluid hand feel

What is Muslin?

Muslin is an extremely light, translucent woven fabric with a soft, fluid drape. Originally, muslin was woven from silk or fine cotton; today, viscose muslin is most commonly used in fashion because of its comparable softness and better affordability. Its transparency makes it a fabric that is almost always combined with a lining or slip dress.

Applications

Summer dresses and blouses
Scarves and shawls
Baby and children’s clothing
Eveningwear, lining required due to transparency
Oversized blouses and kimonos
Occasionwear and bridal dresses, as a top layer

Wash Instructions

Hand wash or delicate/silk programme at 30°C. Do not wring. Dry flat or hang to air dry. Lightly iron on a low temperature/silk setting on the inside.

Certifications

OEKO-TEX Standard 100 available. Ecovero muslin by Lenzing is available as a more sustainable variant with lower environmental impact.

Practical Tip

When cutting muslin: use sharp scissors, cut on a flat surface and secure the pattern with fine pins or tailor’s chalk. The fabric shifts easily.

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posted on
13/05/2026