TAFFETA
Taffeta is a firm, smooth and crisp plain-weave fabric made from tightly twisted yarn, historically silk and now also acetate or polyester. Its signature traits are a characteristic rustle (the 'scroop' of taffeta) and the ability to hold voluminous shape, which makes taffeta indispensable in full ball gowns, bridalwear, crinolines and dramatic ruffles. Its surface has a slight iridescent sheen, especially when warp and weft are woven in different colours. The material is demanding: it creases easily and those creases are hard to smooth out, so taffeta is handled with care and stored on hangers.
Taffeta is a firm, smooth and crisp plain-weave fabric made from tightly twisted yarn, historically silk and now also acetate or polyester. Its signature traits are a characteristic rustle (the 'scroop' of taffeta) and the ability to hold voluminous shape, which makes taffeta indispensable in full ball gowns, bridalwear, crinolines and dramatic ruffles. Its surface has a slight iridescent sheen, especially when warp and weft are woven in different colours. The material is demanding: it creases easily and those creases are hard to smooth out, so taffeta is handled with care and stored on hangers. Its characteristic rustle (“scroop”) and crisp body made silk taffeta a favourite for full ball gowns.
