Organza is a crisp and sheer plain weave fabric. It is thin and
lightweight. It has fine texture with a very slight sheen finish. The fabric
is crisp and gives a wiry feel. It crushes or musses easily but is easily
pressed. It is a stiff and transparent fabric and very dressy.
Organza is produced from highly twisted yarn. The gum present on the raw
silk holds together the weave creating a stiff fabric. It is easy to dye,
but some minor distortion takes place after dyeing due to sheerness and
irregularity of twisted yarns. The fabric is washable but in cold water to
retain its crispness. Organza fabric is similar to cotton organdy except it
is transparent.
Characteristics of Organza Fabric
- It is a crisp and sheer fabric.
- It is thin.
- It is lightweight.
- It is moderately wiry.
- It has fine texture.
- It is dressy.
- It is easy to press.
Uses of Organza Fabric
Organza fabric is appropriate for interfacing or for underlining other
sheer fabrics, which require a slight stiffness without weight. It is also
used for sari materials, embroidered garments, trimming, neckwear and
millinery.
