{i} fine lightweight cotton fabric that is stiff and somewhat transparent and is often used in dressmaking (also organdie)
a multifilament woven cotton mesh once used for screen mesh; no longer used in the industry
Organdy Fibre: Cotton Weave: Plain Some has lappet, swivel, or flocked designs Characteristics: Made with tightly twisted yarns Crispness is due to a finish with starch and calendering which washes out, or a permanent crispness obtained with cemicals (Heberlein process) Wrinkles badly unless given a wrinkle-free finish (bellmanizing) May be bleached, dyed, printed, frosted, flocked, embroidered, or plisse Uses: Fussy children's wear, trims, collars and cuffs, baby's wear, bonnets, artificial flowers, dolls clothes, millinery, summer formals, blouses, curtains, bedspreads, aprons
A fine thin cotton fabric usually having a crisp finish, used for blouses and curtains or backing