TERMIUM Plus®
The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.
CREPE CHINE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2006-02-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- marocain
1, record 1, English, marocain
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- crepe marocain 2, record 1, English, crepe%20marocain
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A dress crepe that is made with a warp of silk or rayon and a filling of other yarns and is similar to but heavier than canton crepe. 2, record 1, English, - marocain
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- marocain
1, record 1, French, marocain
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- crêpe marocain 2, record 1, French, cr%C3%AApe%20marocain
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Crêpe assez épais à gros fil de trame, ayant du tombant. 2, record 1, French, - marocain
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le crêpe marocain, d’un tissage similaire au crêpe de Chine, est beaucoup plus lourd, en raison de la grosseur du fil de trame employé qui confère au tissu un aspect presque cannelé. 3, record 1, French, - marocain
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Un robe de marocain noir à col de singe. 4, record 1, French, - marocain
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-11-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Techniques and Stitching
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- rolled hem
1, record 2, English, rolled%20hem
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A rolled hem is formed by rolling over a tiny amount of the edge of the fabric and sewing it down. 2, record 2, English, - rolled%20hem
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This type of hem is often used for edging very thin or sheer fabrics. 2, record 2, English, - rolled%20hem
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Rolled hems can be made by hand, or by machine with the aid of the hemmer foot ... 3, record 2, English, - rolled%20hem
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'exécution et points de couture
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- roulotté
1, record 2, French, roulott%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- ourlet roulé 2, record 2, French, ourlet%20roul%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- ourlet roulotté 2, record 2, French, ourlet%20roulott%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- ourlet rouleauté 3, record 2, French, ourlet%20rouleaut%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ourlet très étroit et roulé, qui s’impose lorsque le tissu est très fin(mousseline, crêpe Georgette, organza, crêpe de Chine ou encore satin [et dont la] hauteur finale ne doit pas excéder 3 mm. 1, record 2, French, - roulott%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les ourlets rouleautés peuvent être faits à la main ou à la machine (à l’aide du pied ourleur) [...] 3, record 2, French, - roulott%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-12-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- crêpe fabric
1, record 3, English, cr%C3%AApe%20fabric
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- crepe fabric 2, record 3, English, crepe%20fabric
correct
- crepe 3, record 3, English, crepe
correct
- crêpe 4, record 3, English, cr%C3%AApe
correct
- crape 5, record 3, English, crape
correct, obsolete
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fabric characterized by a crinkled or puckered surface. 6, record 3, English, - cr%C3%AApe%20fabric
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The effect [of crepe] may be produced in a variety of ways, e.g., by the use of S and Z hard-twisted yarns, by the use of a crêpe weave, or chemical or thermal treatment to produce differential shrinkage. 6, record 3, English, - cr%C3%AApe%20fabric
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Crepes ... They all have a pebbled, rough feel and appearance. Yarns have a high twist in the filling or the warp or both. Most crepes launder well with care. 7, record 3, English, - cr%C3%AApe%20fabric
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- crêpe
1, record 3, French, cr%C3%AApe
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- tissu crêpe 2, record 3, French, tissu%20cr%C3%AApe
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Crêpe : Toutes les étoffes présentant une surface spéciale et non lisse, grenue, à grains non lisses et parfois élastiques. 3, record 3, French, - cr%C3%AApe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À l’origine, fabriqué en soie, on emploie de nos jours toutes les sortes de fibres, naturelles ou chimiques. 3, record 3, French, - cr%C3%AApe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] La demande porte sur la suppression permanente des droits de douane sur les importations de tissus crêpes, à savoir la faille, le crêpe Georgette et le crêpe de Chine [...] destinés à être utilisés dans la confection de vêtements. 2, record 3, French, - cr%C3%AApe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Parmi les crêpes tissés, les plus connus sont :crêpe chiffon, crêpe de Chine, crêpe Georgette, crêpe de laine, crêpe marocain. 4, record 3, French, - cr%C3%AApe
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nomenclatura de los tejidos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- crepé
1, record 3, Spanish, crep%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-10-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Silk (Textiles)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- crepe-back satin 1, record 4, English, crepe%2Dback%20satin
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- satin crepe 2, record 4, English, satin%20crepe
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Satin weave with a crepe-twist filling used in silk or rayon cloth. 1, record 4, English, - crepe%2Dback%20satin
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Soieries
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- crêpe satin
1, record 4, French, cr%C3%AApe%20satin
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Terme général désignant les satins teints en pièces, brillants ou mats dont la trame est formée de fils crêpe tordus à droite et tordus à gauche, disposés comme dans les crêpes de Chine. 2, record 4, French, - cr%C3%AApe%20satin
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sedería
- Nomenclatura de los tejidos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- raso de seda
1, record 4, Spanish, raso%20de%20seda
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-03-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Silk (Textiles)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- flat crepe
1, record 5, English, flat%20crepe
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- French crepe 1, record 5, English, French%20crepe
correct
- lingerie crepe 1, record 5, English, lingerie%20crepe
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Flat Crepe. Also called French Crepe or Lingerie Crepe ... It is the flattest of all the crepes with only a very slight pebbled or crepe effect hard twist alternating 25 x 22 in filling; warp has ordinary twist. It is very soft and pliable, which makes it good for draping. It is very light weight - 2 times as many ends as picks. It may be white, coloured, or printed. Most of it launders well. Uses: Accessories, blouses, dress goods, negligees, pyjamas and other pieces of lingerie and linings. 1, record 5, English, - flat%20crepe
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Soieries
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- crêpe lingerie
1, record 5, French, cr%C3%AApe%20lingerie
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
crêpe lingerie :Crêpe de Chine brillant, léger et serré. 1, record 5, French, - cr%C3%AApe%20lingerie
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le crêpe lingerie : Sert pour la fabrication de lingerie féminine. 2, record 5, French, - cr%C3%AApe%20lingerie
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2025
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.
Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified: