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Chiffon Fabric

Chiffon comes from the French language which means cloth or cloth which is a thin cloth with plain weave which has the crepe effect which is caused from a twist thread S- and a Z-high twist. The effect of this high twist difference makes this cloth grip feel a little rough.

At first chiffon was made from silk thread, then in 1938 there were those who used nylon yarn, and in 1958 they were also made using polyester and this became popular because of the more affordable price and better durability.

Chiffon fabric is very thin and rather transparent because it looks rarely fabric fibers. Generally used for evening dresses, blouses, scarves, and underwear. Chiffon fabric is very difficult to sew because of its thin and slippery character.

Fabrics must be handled carefully, the edges of the fabric are very easy to frying, must be sewn (french seam) to overcome them. Chiffon is smoother and more shiny than similar fabrics, such as georgette fabric.

In general, chiffon fabric can be grouped into three:

1. Silk Chiffon, made of silk yarn, is the type of chiffon that is most often used for party dresses, wedding dresses, as well as veils or scarves. This material is very elegant, looks light, soft, and flexible in following body movements. Handling this chiffon silk must be careful because it is prone to tear. but now it has become a common material and has become a modern dress and can symbolize the lifestyle of modern people.

2. Poly Chiffon, made of polyester or rayon fiber. Polyester has better strength than silk fiber and the price is also cheaper.

3. Chiffon Blend, made of woven fibers mixed between silk and polyester. Its existence is a combination solution that is often used by designers to create more broadly. The combination of silk chiffon and poly chiffon results in a more elastic, stronger and shiny fabric that is not as beautiful as the luster of silk chiffon. Some mixed chiffon ingredients include hycon chiffon, cerruti chiffon, and crepe chiffon.