Organdy Fabric

What is Organdy Fabric? 

• Organdy is a cotton fabric that is see-through, lightweight, and crisp. 
• It is woven using an open, plain weave and very fine, tightly twisted single yarns.
• It is either starched and calendared, or it is finished with a chemical resin, which involves a particular treatment with lye and acid, followed by heat application. 
• Both of these processes result in the brisk appearance of the fabric.

History 

• The history of organdy may be traced back to Europe during the Middle Ages, a time when plain-woven clothing was becoming increasingly popular.
• At that time, linen was the most commonly used fabric material that was produced from plants, while mutton wool was the most well-known competitor that was generated from animals.
• In this instance, linen was used in the production of the first types of organdy, which included lawn cloth and batiste fabric.
• The specialists, however, are of the opinion that such textiles originate in various regions.
• Organdy, on the other hand, can be traced back to Switzerland, while lawn fabric and batiste have their roots in France.
• In spite of the scarcity of historical sources pertaining to the origins of organdy, there is evidence to suggest that early Swiss organdy manufacturers invented this fabric.
• This material was developed to provide an alternative to conventional textiles made from linen that is lighter and finer than the latter.

What Makes it Stand Out 

Applications & Usage 

Care Instructions 

• You can clean the organdy fabric in the washing machine by using cold water. 
• Hand washing the fabric is strongly recommended.
• When drying the cloth, it is ideal to put it out on a line so that it may drip dry.
• Ironing should be done at low temperatures.
• When pinning fragile material, using dull pins might result in holes being created on the fabric.

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