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Sheer fabric is used in clothing, in garments such as stockings or tights and in dancewear and lingerie, and sometimes as part of clothing, such as in wedding gowns and formal costumes. Sheer fabric for clothing offers very little in the way of warmth for the wearer, and for this reason is commonly worn in hot weather.
Zephyr or zephyr cloth is a sheer, lightweight cotton fabric, usually plain woven, used for dresses, blouses, and shirts. It may be striped or checked. [1] [2] It is named after Zephyr, the Greek god of the west wind. [2]
Fabrics in this list include fabrics that are woven, braided or knitted from textile fibres. A. Aertex; Alençon lace; Antique satin; Argentan lace ...
Organdy was historically used for bridal dresses, ladies party dresses, and blouses.Organdy was a useful material as a Casement cloth, sheers, and lining etc. [1] In the late 19th through mid 20th centuries, young girls wore dresses made of organdy. [6]
Voile (/ ˈ v ɔɪ l /; [1] French for veil [2]) is a soft, sheer fabric, usually made of 99% cotton or cotton blended with linen or polyester. Named for its light weight, the fabric is mostly used in soft furnishing. In tropical climates, voile is used for window treatments and mosquito nets.
Chiffon is a lightweight fabric which is associated with elegance and luxury; [4] it drapes well and has a shimmery and sheer appearance. [1] [4] Under a magnifying glass, chiffon resembles a fine net or mesh, which gives it some transparency. Chiffon can be produced out of natural or synthetic fibres. [1]
Ninon is a lightweight, sheer fabric made with plain or leno weaving, it is a suitable material for curtains, evening wear and lingerie. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Ninon is made with variety of filament yarns such as polyester , [ 4 ] silk, rayon or nylon .
It is a lightweight, sheer cotton fabric, having at least two warp threads thrown into relief to form fine cords. Chiefly, dimity is fashioned into white bed upholstery and curtains, though it is occasionally imprinted with a colorful pattern. [2]