List of delicate fabrics

Delicate fabrics are distinguished from sturdier fabrics by being lighter in weight-per-unit-of-surface-area, often more flexible and pliable, and often more liable to damage by wear and tear and by choices as to mode of laundering.

Clothiers' choices of fabrics likely to be considered as delicate are especially likely to result in garments described as "delicates", especially in the context of laundering them.

The following are often considered to be among delicate fabrics:

Chiffon^[1]
Georgette^[2]
Ninon
Lace^[2] (including Bobbin lace)
Most sheer fabrics^[2]
Silk, especially embroidered, Tussar, and Rajshahi silk
Cashmere^[3]
Organza^[4]
Tulle^[1]^[2]

References

^ ^a ^b Roney, Carley; TheKnot.com (18 December 2012). The Knot Complete Guide to Weddings: The Ultimate Source of Ideas, Advice, and Relief for the Bride and Groom and Those Who Love Them. Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed. p. 230. ISBN 978-0-7704-3339-0.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Morris, Bethan (2006). Fashion Illustrator. Laurence King Publishing. p. 62. ISBN 978-1-85669-447-6.
^ China, General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (15 March 2018). The Natural Bounty of China Series: Mongolia. Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd. p. 271. ISBN 978-981-4828-06-2.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
^ Hargrave, Harriet (1 January 1997). From Fiber to Fabric: The Essential Guide to Quiltmaking Textiles. C&T Publishing Inc. p. 90. ISBN 978-1-57120-524-7.

[carley2012-1] Roney, Carley; TheKnot.com (18 December 2012). The Knot Complete Guide to Weddings: The Ultimate Source of Ideas, Advice, and Relief for the Bride and Groom and Those Who Love Them. Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed. p. 230. ISBN 978-0-7704-3339-0.

[morris2006-2] Morris, Bethan (2006). Fashion Illustrator. Laurence King Publishing. p. 62. ISBN 978-1-85669-447-6.

[3] China, General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (15 March 2018). The Natural Bounty of China Series: Mongolia. Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd. p. 271. ISBN 978-981-4828-06-2.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

[4] Hargrave, Harriet (1 January 1997). From Fiber to Fabric: The Essential Guide to Quiltmaking Textiles. C&T Publishing Inc. p. 90. ISBN 978-1-57120-524-7.

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