What is Organdy ?

Organdy is a sheer, lightweight, crisp , cotton fabric made with an open, plain weave and very fine, tightly twisted single yarns.
It has the crisp feel because of two reasons; either it is starched and calendared or it is finished with a chemical resin (a special acid and lye treatment together with heat application) .

History

Organdy’s history began in Europe during the Middle Ages when plain-woven clothes became more fashionable.
Back then, linen was the most commonly used plant-derived fabric material, with mutton wool being the most renowned animal-derived rival.
In this case, the first forms of organdy, such as lawn cloth and batiste fabric, were produced from linen.
However, experts believe that those fabrics came from different areas.
In fact, organdy originated in Switzerland, while lawn fabric and batiste originated in France.
Although historical records on the beginnings of organdy are scarce, there is evidence to support that early Swiss organdy makers developed this fabric.
This material was created to be a lighter, finer alternative to traditional linen-based fabrics.

Light pink Organdy Fabric

Organdy material is frequently used in garment fabrication. The fabric has a traditional appearance and is typically used as a garment overlay in gowns, cuffs, blouses, puffy sleeves, full pleated skirts, waistcoats, and hooded tops .
Aside from this, organdy is very popular as a background fabric for embroidery. It’s suitable for this method since it provides support for the needlework while also preventing bagging.
It’s also utilized as a transparent clean curtain in home decor.

Printed Organdy curtains

Organdy may be machine washed in cold water. However, it is preferable to wash it by hand.
It’s best to hang it on a line to drip dry the fabric when drying.
Iron on low temepratures.
Pinning using dull pins can cause holes in the delicate material.