Taffeta
Also known as: Taffeta silk
Plain weave with dense construction and crisp, lustrous surface; classic evening and lining fabric.
Description
Taffeta is a densely woven plain weave with a characteristic rustling sound (paper effect) and clear lustre. The effect comes from highly twisted, smooth filament yarns at very high densities and wet processing during production. Classically from silk (pure taffeta), today mostly from polyester, viscose or nylon (lining taffeta). It is a woven fabric.
Thread counts 80-140 threads/cm, weights 40-150 g/m². Types include yarn-dyed taffeta (dyed before weaving, can produce checks or plaid), piece-dyed taffeta (dyed after weaving), shot taffeta (different warp and weft colours — iridescent effect), faille taffeta (with fine weft rib).
Uses: ball gowns, bridal and cocktail dresses, jacket and coat linings, ties, waistband. Nylon taffeta (also as 190T nylon) is standard lining for windbreakers and backpacks. Advantages: dimensional stability, stiffness, lustre. Disadvantages: creases sharply and retains folds, sensitive to moisture (water marks). Key trade forms: duchess taffeta (heavy, luxurious), antique taffeta (uneven yarns for vintage look).
Properties
| Weave type | Dense plain weave |
|---|---|
| Thread density | 80-140 threads/cm |
| Handle | Stiff, crisp, lustrous |
| Use | Evening dresses, linings, ties |
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Sources & references
2- Wikipedia: Taft Wikipedia — Freie Enzyklopädie https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taft_(Stoff)
- Textile Institute textileinstitute.org https://www.textileinstitute.org/
