Organza
Also known as: Organdy, Silk organza
Very fine, stiff, transparent plain-weave fabric of high-twist filament yarns — crisp and shimmering.
Description
Organza is a very fine, transparent plain-weave fabric of extremely high-twist filament yarns (silk, nylon, polyester). The strong twist hardens the singles so the fabric takes on its characteristic crisp, papery-stiff character — it holds its shape almost like a sculpting cloth. Traditional silk organza is additionally stiffened by natural bast (sericin).
Light organdy is the cotton variant — stiffer than voile but less transparent than silk organza. Weights 30-70 g/m². Warp and weft are of equal count, usually both coloured; two-tone effects (differently coloured warp and weft) produce an iridescent shimmer.
Uses: bridal and evening wear (flounces, puff sleeves, skirt overlays), floral-wire constructions, millinery (hats, fascinators), gift ribbons, curtains and stage costumes. Its stiffness makes it a favourite for 3D decoration (ruffles, rosettes, petals).
Properties
| Weave type | Plain weave, extremely high twist |
|---|---|
| Typical fibres | Silk, polyester, nylon |
| Fabric weight | 30-70 g/m² |
| Use | Bridal, eveningwear, millinery |
Related product categories
Sources & references
2- Wikipedia: Organza Wikipedia — Freie Enzyklopädie https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organza
- Textile Institute textileinstitute.org https://www.textileinstitute.org/
