a richly hued sheer or translucent fabric that is our most durable, with the widest range of colors
A plain, woven, lightweight, extremely sheer, airy, and soft silk fabric, containing highly twisted filament yarns The fabric, used mainly in evening dresses and scarves, can also be made from rayon and other manufactured fibers
Chiffon is a kind of very thin silk or nylon cloth that you can see through. floaty chiffon skirts. a soft thin silk or nylon material that you can see through (from chiffe )
A plain woven lightweight, extremely sheer, airy, and soft silk fabric, containing highly twisted filament yarns The fabric, used mainly in evening dresses and scarves, can also be made from rayon and other manufactured fibers
A soft fluid gossamer silk and polyester blend fabric Mostly used for saris, dupattas, lined shirts and overlays
Fibre: Silk, rayon, cotton, synthetics Weave: Chiffon (French for "rag") Fibre: Silk, rayon, cotton, synthetics Weave: Plain Characteristics: Lightweight, sheer, transparent Made with very fine, tightly twisted yarns The tightly twisted yarns could be either in the filling or the warp or both It is very strong, despite filmy look Wears very well It is very difficult to handle when sewing and it is best to baste the pieces over tissue to make it easier It has slightly bumpy look It is best suited to shirring, draping, gathering, tucking, etc , because it is so limp If made in a straight sheath style, it should be underlined with very firm fabric e g faille taffeta Uses: After 5 wear, blouses, scarves
(SHI-fon) A transparent, lightweight fabric finish, chiffon may be made from just about any fabric It is often layered and has an unusual luster
A plain weave, light weight, sheer, transparent cotton, polyester, rayon, or silk fabric made with fine, highly twisted, strong yarn Chiffon is often used as a drape over silk or rayon " The fabric is difficult to handle but drapes and wears well