shan·tung
(ˌ)shan-ˈtəŋ 
: a fabric in plain weave having a slightly irregular surface due to uneven slubbed filling yarns
variants
or less commonly shantung
plural -s
sometimes capitalized Shantung
: a fine smooth hat straw woven from buntal
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Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2023
Cofounder Dag Granath explains that the label primarily uses slubby shantung and dupioni weaves for its suiting.
—Kareem Rashed, Robb Report, 17 July 2022
Crafted in Italy from silk shantung, the refined pumps feel especially evening-ready, while the insole is stamped with Saint Laurent’s signature gold logo for a polished finish.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Fabric surprises include velveteen shantungs, corduroys and washable fabrics like birdseye pique, linen and unbleached muslin.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Aug. 2019
With a white jacket made of shantung — a natural silk that shows the occasional impurity — the suit also included a black skirt that fell below the knee, made of pleated wool.
—James McAuley, Washington Post, 5 July 2017
Bridal fashion is its own silk shantung and tulle spectator sport.
—Kerry Pieri, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 Apr. 2012
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Noun
Saponaro said he’s also added a slubbed shantung to the spring collection too.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2023
Cofounder Dag Granath explains that the label primarily uses slubby shantung and dupioni weaves for its suiting.
—Kareem Rashed, Robb Report, 17 July 2022
Crafted in Italy from silk shantung, the refined pumps feel especially evening-ready, while the insole is stamped with Saint Laurent’s signature gold logo for a polished finish.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Fabric surprises include velveteen shantungs, corduroys and washable fabrics like birdseye pique, linen and unbleached muslin.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Aug. 2019
With a white jacket made of shantung — a natural silk that shows the occasional impurity — the suit also included a black skirt that fell below the knee, made of pleated wool.
—James McAuley, Washington Post, 5 July 2017
Bridal fashion is its own silk shantung and tulle spectator sport.
—Kerry Pieri, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 Apr. 2012
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“Shantung.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shantung. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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