Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Materials Facet
3. Materials (hierarchy name)
4. materials (substances)
5. [materials by form]
6. [materials by physical form]
7. [fiber and fiber by product]
8. [fiber by product]
9. textile materials
10. [textile materials by composition or origin]
11. silk (textile)

Narrower term/s

• crepeline

Anotations

Scope note:

Sheer, crisp fabric made with a loose plain weave; usually made from silk or synthetics such as rayon, nylon, acrylic or polyester. It is fine to leightweight, strong, stable, and durable. It is distinct from organdy, which is made from cotton.