SATIN |
A lustrous smooth face fabric. Very shiny with lots of body. Good
for full dresses. Available in silk, polyester or acetate. |
DUPIONI SILK |
A plain weave fabric made from raw silk that creates a highly
irregular slubby surface. |
DUTCHESS SATIN |
A low luster satin with medium body. An elegant construction that is
resistant to wrinkles and is machine washable. Available in polyester. |
SATIN BACK SHANTUNG |
A reversible plain weave fabric with a slightly irregular slubby
surface on one side and a high luster satin on the other. Lots of body for clean line
tailoring. Available in silk and polyester. |
MATTE TAFFETA |
A plain weave fabric with a crispy feel. Lots of body with a low
luster finish. Good for full dresses. Available in polyester. |
CREPE |
A lightly crinkled textured fabric with a flowing hand. A good
multi-purpose fabric. Available in rayon for a more clingy dress or polyester for a less
clingy look. |
CREPE-BACK-SATIN |
A lightly textured reversible fabric with crepe on one side and a
high luster satin on the other. Very slinky and flows well. |
CHIFFON |
A sheer soft flowing fabric used as an overlay for dresses. Also
used as long neck scarves. |
VELVET |
A luxurious napped fabric. Very soft and elegant. Can be used as a
dress component to match crepes or satins or shantungs. |
IRIDESCENT TAFFETA |
A plain weave cross dyed shiny fabric that changes color from
different angles. Very crispy hand. Looks good with velvet and in full dresses. |
JACQUARD |
An intricately woven shiny fabric with a tonal floral or foulard
design woven into the fabric. |
BROCADE |
A jacquard fabric with a raised overall interwoven design giving an
embossed effect. The embossed effect is often highlighted by contrasting metallic yarns. |
BENGALINE |
A medium body fabric with pronounced crosswise ribs. |
TULLE & ILLUSION |
Netting used for veils and headpieces. |
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