Fabric Types

Depending on where you are looking to get your gown, the following definitions might come in handy.

1. Brocade – heavy fabric woven to create a multitone pattern
2. Charmeuse – lightweight satin commonly seen on lingerie and nightgowns, but also used in formal gowns, cut on the bias
3. Chiffon / Gorgette – sheer, lightweight and fluid material, good for warm weather
4. Crepe – thin and lightweight with a pebbled texture
5. Double-faced Satin – heavyweight with a sheen to both sides, used more for structured styles as a coutured fabric
6. Duchess Satin – a material favoured by high-end designers; it can be made of silk, rayon or a blend
7. Douppioni Silk – generally on the less expensive end of the silk variety; a textured silk that can be a good choice for a more careful budget
8. Faille – finely ribbed silk or rayon blends that commonly appear in couture and structured styles, with a quiet sheen
9. Organza – a semi-sheer, stiffer fabric that can hold shape and is usually used in structured styles like full skirts and overlays
10. Shantung – lightweight version of Douppioni that catches light with a glimmer; used more for structured styles because of its fair amount of hold to the material
11. Taffeta – crisp, lustrous fabric with a signature rustle; usually woven of silk or polyester that can be draped or structured and prone to wrinkle easily
12. Tulle – fine netting that ballerinas’ skirts are made of; the silk variety is softer than that of polyester’s, but still rough on the skin and requires a petticoat or slip; do not wear with hoisery in direct contact, or it may tear the hose

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