silklike

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silklike - having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light; "glossy auburn hair"; "satiny gardenia petals"; "sleek black fur"; "silken eyelashes"; "silky skin"; "a silklike fabric"; "slick seals and otters"

satiny, silken, silky, sleek, slick

bright - emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts; "the sun was bright and hot"; "a bright sunlit room"

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The Sicilian founders of textile company Orange Fiber are using the tons of citrus peels disposed of by industrial processing facilities to create a silklike material.

Salvatore Ferragamo x Orange Fiber

Each gown takes on a different hue, depending on its fabric - netting and lace absorb colors easily, while satin and silklike fabrics come out lighter.

Ghoulish gowns

The seductive glamour of white silklike fabric evokes images of Jean Harlow, but the luster on these armless loveseats from Directional belies their high-tech practicality.