Ratiné

Etching of costume with green ratine and black velour
MFA# 63.2573

Description

A plain weave fabric made from twisted novelty yarns. Ratiné has an open weave with tufts of yarns that produce a knobby texture, similar to what is currently called Terrycloth. It was made from Worsted, Cotton or other yarns. The spongy fabric was also used for coats.

Synonyms and Related Terms

ratine