Organza

Organza is a thin, plain weave, sheer fabric traditionally made from silk. Many modern organzas are woven with synthetic filament fibers such as polyester or nylon, but the most luxurious organzas are still made of silk.^[1] Silk organza is woven by a number of mills along the Yangtze River and in the province of Zhejiang in China. A coarser silk organza is woven in the Bangalore area of India. Deluxe silk organzas are woven in France and Italy.^[2]

Silk organza is used for bridalwear and eveningwear. In the interiors market it is used for effects in bedrooms and between rooms. Double-width organzas in viscose and acetate are used as sheer curtains.

References

1. ^ Threads Magazine; Beth Baumgartel (19 April 2011). Threads Sewing Guide: A Complete Reference from America's Best-Loved Sewing Magazine. Taunton Press. pp. 67-68;261. ISBN 978-1-60085-144-5. http://books.google.com/books?id=Ee6-1ozGzc0C&pg=PA68. Retrieved 12 September 2011. 
2. ^ Angela Cartwright (1 November 2007). Mixed Emulsions: Altered Art Techniques for Photographic Imagery. Quarry Books. pp. 104–. ISBN 978-1-59253-369-5. http://books.google.com/books?id=vmLbiL8txKwC&pg=PA104. Retrieved 12 September 2011. 

See also

• Organdy