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Fabrics

Learn about fine fabrics used for prom and wedding dresses. Find out what they're made of, their best uses, how they fit, how to care for them, plus alteration tips and expert advice.

Satin

Description: A light, middle or heavy weight fabric that is lustrous or matte depending on its weave.
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Tulle

Description: Fine netting, small open weave for a gauzy effect Read More...

Charmeuse

Description: Lustrous, lightweight woven fabric, lighter than satin
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Chiffon

Description: Sheer, light material with a loose mesh-like weave Read More...

Silk

Description: Lightweight shimmering or lustrous woven fabric with a smooth, soft texture.
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Crepe (Crape)

Description: Gauzy texture with a crimped look and crisp appearance.
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Taffeta

Description: Crisp, smooth woven fabric, often with a noticeable weave texture. Can have two different colors woven together for an iridescent effect. Read More...

Velvet

Description: Tufted fabric, cut threads evenly distributed give it a short, dense pile and distinctive feel. Read More...

Stretch Jersey Knit

Description: Medium weight single knit fabric. (Knit - a fabric made by intertwining yarns to connect a series of loops.) Read More...

Organza

Description: Thin, plain weave sheer fabric, with a shimmery finish.
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Silk Shantung

Description: Heavier woven fabric with a rough, irregular surface Read More...

Stretch Mesh

Description: See through, loosely woven stretch fabric.
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Linen

Description: Rough matte surface, woven fabric that is usually light weight, but can be medium or heavy. Read More...

Lace

Description: Lightweight open weave, open spaces created by patterns are integrated throughout the fabric. Read More...

Lamé

Description: Lightweight fabric woven with metallic threads (aluminized nylon yarns), can be stiff. Read More...

Brocade

Description: A heavy woven fabric with a floral motif, often multiple colors.
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Silky Crepe

Description: Gauzy texture with a crimped look and silky appearance. Read More...

Georgette

Description: Lightweight silky fabric with textured surface. Read More...

Novelty Print

Description: A unique design printed on any type of fabric. Read More...

Floral Print

Description: A floral design repeatedly printed on any type of fabric. Read More...

Ombre

Description: Colors that gradually fade into one another. Dip-dyed, unique coloration. Read More...

Iridescent

Description: Opalescent effect, showing different colors at different angles, or in different lights. (Comes from different colored threads woven in opposite directions.) Read More...

Metallic

Description: Woven with aluminized nylon yarns. Resembles the appearance of metal. Read More...

Triacetate

Description: A light to medium weight fabric that is semi matte soft and smooth with a subtle line texture.

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