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    Wedding dress Fabric Glossary (II)

    There are other common fabric used in making the cheap wedding gowns
    Fabric terms:
    Organza: Crisp and sheer like chiffon, with a stiffer texture similar in effect to tulle, but more flowing; popular for skirts, sleeves, backs, and overlays.
    Peau de Soie: A soft satin-faced, high-quality cloth with a dull luster, fine ribs, and a grainy appearance.
    Pique: A knit fabric with a waffle-weave appearance, pique has distinct sides. The outside resembles a honeycomb or waffle and the underside is flat and smooth.
    Polyester: An inexpensive man-made fiber that can be woven into just about anything, including duchesse satin
    Rayon: Similar to silk, but more elastic and affordable.
    Satin: A heavy, smooth fabric with a high sheen on one side; very common in bridal gowns.
    Silk: The most sought-after, cherished fiber for wedding dresses (and also the most expensive); there are several types with different textures: raw silk and silk Mikado are just two examples.
    Silk Gazar: A four-ply silk organza.
    Silk Mikado: A brand of blended silk, usually heavier than 100-percent silk.
    Silk-faced Satin: A smooth silk satin, with a glossy front and matte back.
    Shantung: Similar to a raw silk, shantung is characterized by its rubbed texture.
    Taffeta: Crisp and smooth, with a slight rib.
    Tulle: Netting made of silk, nylon, or rayon; used primarily for skirts and veils (think ballerina tutus).
    Velvet: A soft, thick fabric with a felted face and plain underside.
    Now I am sure you must have been familiar with the fabric terms, you see, the main fabric of you cheap plus size wedding dresses are satin, taffeta, chiffon, silk and organza etc... Whatever fabric you choose for your modest wedding dresses, just being an expert, after all, is one way to select a high-quality one.

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