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CREPE-CHARMEUSE [1 record]

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Record 1 2000-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fabric Nomenclature
DEF

A thick fabric made from natural silk that is woven in a satin weave on the right side which is uniform and shiny while the opposite side uses a twill weave to present a crepe-type surface.

OBS

charmeuse crepe: This fabric is sometimes called "charmeuse crepe" due to the aspect of the opposite side.

OBS

This fabric is used for the manufacture of evening dresses, shirts, etc.

Key term(s)
  • crepe-charmeuse

French

Domaine(s)
  • Nomenclature des tissus
DEF

Tissu fait de soie naturelle ou de satin dont l'endroit présente un côté lisse, brillant et satiné, tandis que l'envers est mat et sa surface brisée ressemble à la crêpe.

OBS

Tissu servant à la confection de robes de soirée, de chemisiers, de lingerie, etc.

OBS

crêpe charmeuse : Ce tissu est parfois appelé ainsi à cause de l'effet de crêpe que présente l'envers.

Key term(s)
  • crêpe-charmeuse

Spanish

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