taffeta

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English - Turkish
tafta
(isim) tafta
canfes

Related Terms

shot taffeta
tafta şanjan
cotton taffeta
(Tekstil) pamuklu tafta
pique taffeta
(Tekstil) pike tafta
English - English
A crisp, smooth woven fabric made from silk or synthetic fibers
{n} a sort of thin silk
term applied to a particular type of weave of screen printing fabric in which single strands in the width direction (weft) cross over then under single strands in the length direction
Taffeta is shiny stiff material made of silk or nylon that is used mainly for making women's clothes. a shiny stiff cloth made from silk or nylon (taffetas, from tafta, from taftah )
A fine, smooth stuff of silk, having usually the wavy luster called watering
a fine plain weave fabric smooth on both sides, usually with a sheen on it's surface
A smooth, crisp, lustrous fabric of acetate, nylon, or silk in plain weave Any of various other fabrics of silk, wool, linens in use at other periods of history
This crisp finish is often woven from man-made fabrics A close second to satin, taffeta finishes are not only common in bridal gowns but bridesmaid dresses, too In the latter, you might find taffeta fabrics with woven moiré patterns
A plain woven fabric where both the warp and fill interweave in an over and under pattern Traditional woven sailcloth is a taffeta
{i} smooth and lustrous fabric
A lustrous, medium-weight, plain-weave fabric with a slight ribbed appearance in the filling (crosswise) direction For formal wear, taffeta is a favorite choice It provides a crisp hand, with lots of body Silk taffeta gives the ultimate rustle, but other fibers are also good choices
a crisp smooth lustrous fabric
The term has also been applied to different kinds of silk goods, from the 16th century to modern times
a closely woven, plain-weave fabric with a crisp handle and a smooth surface
a fine plain weave fabric smooth on both sides, usually with a sheen on it’s surface
A fine plain-woven fabric that's smooth on both sides
A lustrous, medium weight, plain weave fabric with a slight ribbed appearance in the filling (crosswise) direction For formal wear, taffeta is a favorite choice It provides a crisp hand, with lots of body Silk taffeta gives the ultimate rustle, but other fibers are also good choices
A tabby, plain woven fabric of various fibers with a shiny surface Used mainly in women's garments

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taffeta glass
Alternative name of carnival glass
taffeta

    Hyphenation

    taf·fe·ta

    Turkish pronunciation

    täfıtı

    Pronunciation

    /ˈtafətə/ /ˈtæfətə/

    Etymology

    [ 'ta-f&-t& ] (noun.) 14th century. From Persian تافته (tâfte).
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