Definition of Taffeta. Meaning of Taffeta. Synonyms of Taffeta

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Definition of Taffeta

Taffeta
Taffeta Taf"fe*ta, Taffety Taf"fe*ty, n. [F. taffetas, It. taffet[`a], from Per. t[=a]ftah, originally, twisted, woven, from t[=a]ftan to twist, to spin.] A fine, smooth stuff of silk, having usually the wavy luster called watering. The term has also been applied to different kinds of silk goods, from the 16th century to modern times. Lined with taffeta and with sendal. --Chaucer.

Meaning of Taffeta from wikipedia

- Taffeta (archaically spelled taffety or taffata) is a crisp, smooth, plain woven fabric made from silk, nylon, cuprammonium rayons, acetate, or polyester...
- Plain weave (also called tabby weave, linen weave or taffeta weave) is the most basic of three fundamental types of textile weaves (along with satin weave...
- strapless bodices and full skirts, favoring fabrics like satin, taffeta, and tulle. In 1999 taffeta was the number one seller paired with matte satin or brocade...
- defined ribs show the watered effect better than smooth fabrics like satin. Taffeta also works well. Fabrics with defined enough ribs can be calendered with...
- includes a vardingard of black taffeta with a satin foreskirt embroidered with gold p****ementerie, another of black taffeta, and a third of buckram. Possibly...
- Lady Diana Spencer's bridal gown was an ivory silk taffeta and antique lace gown, with a 25-foot (7.6 m) train and a 153 yards (140 m) tulle veil, valued...
- Shot silk (also called changeant,changeable silk, changeable taffeta, cross-color, changeable fabric, or "dhoop chaon" ("sunshine shade")) is a fabric...
- summer wear. The silk and taffeta fabrics produced by this technique have a variety of names, including chiné, Pompadour taffeta (after Madame de Pompadour)...
- no historical dates or events presented which predate 1196. Sections of taffeta and silk have been added to the robe, and it was dipped in a rubber solution...
- State Opening of Parliament. The dress is made from ivory peau de soie taffeta and is trimmed with ivory duchess satin. The gown also features diamanté...