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.
Uses of Tulle Fabric
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.
