Crêpe marocain
Also known as: Marocain crepe, Moroccan crepe
Heavy cross-ribbed crepe with a coarser weft than warp — firm-handed, full-bodied and shape-holding.
Description
Crêpe marocain is a particularly heavy, half-crepe fabric with clearly visible transverse ribs. The effect is created by highly twisted crepe yarns in the weft, thicker than the smooth warp ends. Classically woven in silk, today mostly in viscose, acetate or polyester at weights around 180–260 g/m².
Its signature is a soft yet full-bodied hand, a slight sheen and the wrinkle-resistant surface typical of crepe fabrics. Compared to crêpe de chine marocain is much heavier and more expressive; compared to crêpe georgette it is opaque and firmer. Classic uses: flowing evening and cocktail dresses, skirts, upscale blouses, kimono dresses and suit jackets. The name references Morocco as a historical trading centre for crepe fabrics.
- Weight: 180–260 g/m²
- Rib direction: transverse (weft)
- Hand: heavy, soft, low-crease
- Classically silk, today mostly viscose
Properties
| Weave | Half-crepe (plain weave with crepe weft) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 180–260 g/m² |
| Fibres | Silk, viscose, acetate, polyester |
| Look | cross-ribbed, subtle sheen |
| Application | Evening dresses, skirts, blouses |
Related product categories
Sources & references
1- Wikipedia: Crepe (textile) Wikipedia — Freie Enzyklopädie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crepe_(textile)
