What is Organza Fabric?
- Organza is a crisp and lightweight fabric, traditionally made from silk.
- Nowadays it is made by combining natural as well synthetic fibers.
- It is a great choice for draping and is mostly used by tailors to create voluminous skirts and dresses.
- Organza looks sheer but is a very strong fabric.
History
- The name Organza basically originated from the word organzine which means the method to create silk threads from silk fibers.
- Even though silk was developed in China, the name came from Urgang, a town in Turkestan, which was one of the famous silk markets.
- Organza has arrived in Europe through the Silk Road and remained the most desirable fabric since then.
- China being the largest producer as well as exporter, the production of Organza has spread around the globe.
What Makes it Stand Out
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Transparency |
Organza is a transparent fabric this is due to the weaving pattern which makes organza have small holes. |
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Thinness |
Due to the tightly twisted yarns before the weaving process the fabric is thin. |
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Sheer |
Organza reflects beautifully making it the fine quality of silk. |
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Stiff |
Because of the treatment of yarns in acid before weaving, the organza is stiffer than any other traditional silk fabric. |
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Breathable |
The holes in the fabric allow air to pass through making it breathable. |
Application & Usage
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Clothing |
Dresses, Shawls, gowns, skirts, etc. |
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Accessories |
Scrunchies, bags, etc. |
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Home-furnishing |
Curtains, table cloths, etc. |
How to Judge the Authenticity
- Pure organza fabric can be checked by looking at the material and by listening to the crisp sound when rubbed.
- The other way of checking the authenticity is by a burn test.
- Take a piece of an organza cloth and burn it.
- The burning smell of the organza fabric will be similar to the burning of hair.
Care Instructions
- Organza fabric can be hand washed using mild detergent. However, if you have silk organza then it is recommended to dry clean it.
- Do not dry the fabric under direct sunlight, lay it on a flat surface as it will avoid creasing.
- Lay press cloth over the organza fabric as protection and put the iron on a low setting.
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