A light, thin, egg-rich pancake The word is French, but the crepe is so versatile that you'll find it in many other languages It's A Russian Blini, A Jewish Blintz, A Chinese Egg Roll, A Greek Krep Or A Hungarian Palascinta Depending on the filling, it can be an appetizer, a main dish or a dessert
Textured surface fabric found in both wovens and knits It can be used in knits as the reverse side of a special jacquard A crinkly surface is achieved via use of high twist yarns, chemical treatments, weave, construction, or some form of embossing or surface treatment Crepes are available in an unlimited variety of fibers and blends and in may different constructions
A family of weaves having a slightly pebbly texture Crepe yarn is given a high twist during spinning, making it slightly stiff and wiry During weaving, the yarn contracts giving the characteristic texture
Fibre: Worsted cotton, wool, silk, man-made synthetics Weave: Mostly plain, but various weaves Characteristics: Has a crinkled, puckered surface or soft mossy finish Comes in different weights and degrees of sheerness Dull with a harch dry feel Woolen crepes are softer than worsted If it is fine, it drapes well Has very good wearing qualities Has a very slimming effect Uses: Depending on weight, it is used for dresses of all types, including long dinner dresses, suits, and coats
The word comes from the French word creper meaning to crimp or frizz and describes crinkly or grained surfaced fabrics including wool, cotton, silk, rayon, and other synthetics and blends Crepe de Chine is a very popular silk crepe
A thin light fabric of cotton or silk or combination, with finely crinkled or ridged surface Also, a silk fabric, usually black, used for mourning veils or bands