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common bridal gown fabrics, extracted from Singaporebrides
website. To view the graphics, please click on the website directly.
Chiffon
It is lightweight, sheer,
and transparent. As it is very soft and limp. It is most suitable for soft
and flowy styles.
Duchesse
Satin
A widely popular choice
for bridal gowns. It has a smooth surface with a sheen. Fiber content may
be silk, polyester, acetate, or rayon. It is full-bodied and has a heavy
hand. It is suitable for fuller skirt bodice or A-line skirts.
Georgette
It is like chiffon but with
a crepe-like finish and less sheer, and has a heavier feel than chiffon.
Drapes well and is suitable for soft styles too. Wears well.
Laces
Comes in many types, like
French laces, European laces, Alencon laces, Lyon laces, Chantilly laces,
etc. There is also the all-over lace, appliques, trims, etc.
Organza
A crisp, sheer, transparent
and lightweight fabric. Made of silk, nylon, or polyester. Commonly used
as layers or frills on duchesse satin bridal gowns in some designs.
Satin
Comes in very shiny surfaces,
to the more subdued sheen. Unlike duchess satin with a stiffer feel, satin
is soft and drapes well. Suitable for slim silhouette styles, and designs
that requires draping characteristics. Comes in various forms and weights.
Shuntung
Silk
Fabric has a textured effect,
like thicker threads along the surface. It is also available in 2 surfaces.
The other side has a shiny satin finish.
Silk
Taffeta
Fabric has a subtle sheen
that has a characteristic rustle with movement. Has a stiff feel.
Thai
Silk
A smooth shiny hand-woven
silk with a stiff feel.
Tulle
& English nettings
A fine hexagonal mesh fabric.
Comes in various softness. It is also used for ballet costumes and wedding
veils.
Source:
Singapore Brides, "Glossary
of Bridal Gown Fabrics".
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