Tulle is a very fine and very cool net fabric made from silk, nylon or
cotton. It is soft and elegant. The fabric is very light and stiff
having a hexagonal mesh. It is dressy but also delicate. Tulle is a
sheer fabric. It comes in white and colors and is widely used as veils
and dresses.The weave of tulle is either gauze, knotted or leno and is woven on a lace machine. It was first made by machine in the year 1768. The word 'Tulle' has been derived from the name of a town in SW France, the origin of tulle. Tulle is a stately type of fabric when used as formal wear and weddings.
Characteristics of Tulle Fabric
- It is a net fabric.
- It is very fine.
- It is soft.
- It is lightweight.
- It is stiff.
- It is dressy.
- It is delicate.
- It has sheerness.
- It has hexagonal mesh.
Tulle is popularly used as ballerina costumes and wedding veils or trains. It is also used as underskirts or skirts and as embroidery of imitation laces.
