Georgette Fabric
Georgette is named after French dressmaker of 20th century Madame Georgette de la Plante. It is made with crepe weave by alternating two ends of right- hand with two ends of left- hand hard twist yarns. Both S and Z twist yarns are used in warp and weft. Georgette fabric is a textile traditionally made from silk, although synthetic fibres such as polyester are sometimes used as well. What makes georgette fabric distinctive is the crinkly crepe-light texture, which feels slightly rough and dull, but gives the fabric a bouncy, flowing look. The threads used in georgette fabric are highly twisted, which causes them to crinkle as they relax. The weave of georgette tends to be rather tight, but the overall appearance is slightly sheer, since the threads are very thin. Unlike some fine silks, georgette fabric is also unusually strong, and it holds up well to varied wear. Since silk is highly absorbent, georgette fabric can easily be dyed in a myriad of colours, or printed and embroidered with different patterns.