Know Your Fabric

For Al-Khizānah, modesty is something we take seriously, and opacity is a big part of that.

We know many of you also want lightweight, breathable fabrics and a real choice of colors. Sometimes, achieving that softness and variety can slightly affect how opaque a fabric is. So we commit to always testing our fabrics, and to telling you exactly what we find.

Every fabric is checked by hand against natural light before it earns a place in our catalog. Most of what you'll find here doesn't show any silhouette in everyday natural light, for most garments, that only changes under strong direct backlight. For fabrics and lighter colors that are more sensitive to light, we recommend wearing a layer underneath, and we always let you know when that's the case, so you always know exactly what you're getting before you buy.

Below, you'll find how we classify every fabric in our catalog. Each product page will point you here, so you always know exactly what you're wearing.

Ratings below apply to each fabric type as a whole. While a fabric may be classified as Fully Opaque or Opaque in Natural Light, lighter shades within that same fabric can be more sensitive to light and may not offer the exact same level of opacity.

Opacity Rating

Fully Opaque

No silhouette visible, indoors or outdoors, under any natural light.

Opaque in Natural Light

Fully opaque in everyday outdoor conditions. May show a subtle shadow under strong direct light, such as standing by a window.

Best Layered

We recommend wearing this with a layer underneath for full coverage in any setting.

Fabric Weight

Lightweight

Soft and fluid, ideal for warm weather or layering.

Medium

Balanced structure and softness — our most versatile everyday weight.

Heavyweight

More structured, ideal for colder seasons.