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Material Name: organza
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Description
A sheer, stiff, plain weave fabric made from rayon, silk, nylon, acrylic, or polyester fibers. Organza is similar to organdy but it is not made from cotton (King 1985). Organza has a crisp finish and is used for evening dresses, wedding clothes, neckwear, and trimming.

Synonyms and Related Terms
organza (Esp.)

Additional Information
R. King, Textile Identification, Conservation and Preservation, Noyes Publications, Park Ridge, NJ, 1985

Last updated on: 12/29/2008 8:16:23 AM


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