Chiffon, from the French word for Cloth, is a lightweight, balanced plain-woven sheer fabric woven of alternate S- and Z-twist crepe (high-twist) yarns.^[1] The twist in the crepe yarns puckers the fabric slightly in both directions after weaving, giving it some stretch and a slightly rough feel. It has been suggested that Textile be merged into this article or section. ... Plain weave is one of the three basic types of textile weaves. ... When applied to fabric, the term sheer refers to semi-transparent and flimsy cloth. ... This article is about the type of fabric. ... Spinning refers to several activities: For the fabrication of thread, see Spinning (textiles). ...

Chiffon can be made from cotton, silk or synthetic fibers, but is usually associated with silk or nylon. Chiffon can be dyed to almost any shade desired, however if made from polyester it is difficult to dye. Under a magnifying glass it resembles a fine net or mesh which allows chiffon to have see-through properties. Cotton ready for harvest. ... Silk dresses Silk is a natural protein fiber, some forms of which can be woven into textiles. ... Synthetic fibers are the result of extensive research by scientists to increase and improve upon the supply of naturally occurring animal and plant fibers that have been used in making cloth and rope. ...

Chiffon is most commonly used in evening wear, especially as an overlay, giving an elegant and floating appearance to the gown. It is also a popular fabric used in blouses, ribbons, scarves and lingerie. Like other crepe fabrics, chiffon can be difficult to work with because of its light and slippery textures. Due to this delicate nature, chiffon must be hand washed very gently.^[2] A blouse A blouse most commonly refers to a womans shirt, although the term is also used for some mens military uniform shirts. ... A ribbon is a thin band of flexible material, typically cloth but also plastic or sometimes metal, used primarily for binding and tying. ... Assorted lingerie styles. ...

Most chiffon nowadays is made from polyester (for stain resistance). Silk chiffon is regarded as the premium type of chiffon. It is dry cleanable and does not suffer from the same level of degradation and tearing as polyester chiffon. It is stocked as piece-dyed (all one color) or cross-dyed (in iridescent colors) by many major textile companies such as Henry Bertrand, Saris, and Sfate et Combier.^{[citation needed]}