6 momme silk fabric

At 6 momme (~26 gsm) you are at the bottom of the range we weave. Everything here is sheer or nearly so, and the families that exist at this weight — chiffon, gauze, organza, batiste and habotai — exist at it because their weave is open enough to get there.

Six momme is very light. Held up it is translucent enough to read the weave structure through, and the honest description of the hand is crisp rather than soft, because there is not enough yarn in the cloth to drape under its own weight.

Families woven at 6 momme

Availability is always current-stock dependent — the shelf holds 300–500 m per colour in most families; custom dye starts from 40 m.

What 6 momme suits

Where 6 momme sits in the range

Every weight we weave, with the number of families and individual qualities available at each. GSM is the standard conversion.

The highlighted row is this page. Family counts differ because looms and yarns set the limits — not every structure can be woven at every weight.

Sewing and handling at this weight

• Nothing at this weight wants a thick needle. **60/8 or 70/10**, and a fresh one — a needle that has been through denim will pick the yarn.
• Seams will show through. French seams, rolled hems and hairline finishes rather than anything that puts bulk behind a single layer.
• Press low and dry, ideally through a cloth. Six momme scorches faster than anything else on this page because there is less material between the iron and the fibre.
• Pattern matching nearly always means one layer disappears into another; plan allowances accordingly.

Next to the neighbouring weights

• One lighter step: 5 momme — 3 families, 4 qualities.
• One heavier step: 8 momme — 9 families, 15 qualities.

Frequently asked questions

What does 6 momme mean in grams?

One momme is roughly 4.34 g/m², so 6 momme works out to about ~26 per square metre. The conversion is the standard one published across the trade; actual GSM varies slightly by weave and finish.

Which fabrics come in 6 momme?

6 families on our card are woven at this weight, 9 qualities in total — use the table above for the exact list. Availability of specific colours depends on what is on the shelf versus in a dye lot.

Is 6 momme silk good quality?

Momme is weight, not quality. A 6 mm is not better than a lighter one — it is a different tool. Quality is decided by the grade of the yarn and the evenness of the weave, both of which we hold constant across the range.

Can I order 6 momme from one metre?

Yes, in stock colours — cut from one metre, same as the rest of the range. Custom dyeing of this weight starts from 40 metres per colour with a lab dip approved first.