Faille is a technique of fabric construction, which creates a corded
effect. It is a medium weight fabric with noticeable cross-wise ribs. It is
sometimes even referred to as flat-ribbed. It is glossy soft and dressy. It
wears and drapes well. It is smooth with a lustrous finish.
Faille belongs to a family of grosgrain, a strong close woven corded
fabric, but it is finer. The ribs of faille are flatter than in grosgrain.
It is a plain weave, woven from filament yarn. The weft-way ribs are formed
by the intersection of a tine (close-set warp) with a coarser weft.
Characteristics of Faille Fabric
- It has crosswise ribs.
- It is glossy.
- It is soft and smooth.
- It is dressy.
- It wears better.
- It drapes well.
- It has lustrous finish.
- It tailors well.
- It is difficult to launder.
Uses of Faille Fabric
Faille drapes and wears well, hence it is ideal for slacks and dress wear.
Heavier weight faille is used for coats and suits. It is also used blouses
and soft evening purses.
