Description
A lightweight, soft fabric with a finely crinkled surface. Crepe is made of silk, rayon, cotton, wool, or synthetic fibers. The crinkled surface is made by either using twisted filling yarns, chemical treatment (sodium hydroxide), or a crepe weave. Crepe de Chine is a very lightweight silk crepe and Canton crepe is a heavier silk or rayon fabric. Crepe is used for dresses, blouses, undergarments, kimonos, and sleeping garments.
Synonyms and Related Terms
crape; crepe de Chine; Canton crepe; crêpe (Fr.); crepé (Esp.); ; Crêpe-charmeuse, Crêpe-chiffon, Crêpe de chine, Crêpe-georgette, Crêpe-lavable (een wasbare crêpe in zijde of rayon), Crêpe-marocain, Crêpe-mousseline, Crêpe-romaine, Crêpe-satin (Ned);
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Last updated on: 3/8/2010 1:57:37 PM
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