Which fabric is 100% silk with filament warp?

• A. Tussah Silk drapery
• B. China Silk
• C. Handkerchief Ramie
• D. Handkerchief Linen

Answer: (A)

Filament warp means the lengthwise threads are continuous silk filaments rather than spun silk. Fabrics that are pure silk used with silk filaments in the warp typically have a strong, lustrous drape, which is ideal for drapery.

Tussah silk drapery fits both criteria: it is described as 100% silk, and the warp in this type of fabric is silk filament, giving the desired sheen and strength for drapery use. The other options don’t meet both parts: ramie and linen are plant fibers, not silk; and while China Silk is silk, it isn’t specified here as having a filament warp, so it doesn’t satisfy the exact combination described.