SILK ORGANZA FABRIC

Silk organza fabric is a thin, lightweight plain weave, sheer fabric traditionally made from a few thousand years ago. Silk organza fabric is woven by several mills along the Yangtze River and in the province of Zhejiang in China. A coarser silk organza fabric is woven in the Bangalore area of India. Deluxe silk organzas fabric are woven in France and Italy.

silk organza fabric is one of the most sheer type of silk fabric family, which means that it is woven in an extremely low density that results in a transparent and relatively flimsy textile. Due to its transparency and high breathability, organza fabric is commonly used to make garments that overlay thicker types of apparel, and it is also occasionally used to make a variety of different types of household textiles.

The term "organza" is related to the word "organzine," which, in contemporary times, refers to any type of silk thread that is made with a simple twist spinning method. Like most other silk garments, organza originated in the area following the Silk Road, which was an ancient network of trading routes that stretched from China to Europe. However, both the terms "organza" and "organzine" are not derived from any Chinese dialect; instead, these words are derived from "Urgang," which was the name of a town in the Turkestan region that was home to one of the most popular silk markets of the ancient world. During the Middle Ages, Westerners adapted the word "Urgang" to various regional variations of the term "organza," and the term "organzine" was employed to refer to the spinning method used to make the threads used in this fabric.

Silk organza fabric is widely used for bridalwear and eveningwear and other applications in which a lightweight and semi-transparent fabric is desired. In the interiors market it is used for effects in bedrooms and between rooms. Double-width organzas in viscose and acetate are used as sheer curtains. Double faced organza is very popular on those industrial fields as well as high end bridal wear markets.

One of the most common applications of Organza in the West is in wedding dresses. These types of dresses often have numerous folds and fluffy areas that are created with sheer fabrics, and organza is a premier choice for these areas. In most cases, organza for wedding dresses is dyed bright white, but it may also be dyed in many other colors.

Silk organza fabric is commonly used in evening wear, which also frequently emphasizes ruffles and complex folds. One type of evening wear in which organza is especially popular is called an "overlay," which is a type of shawl that is put on top of a dress or another type of garment. Overlays commonly bear complex patterns that are brightly colored. Silk organza fabric may also be used in stage costumes, and it is commonly used in underskirts and specialty dancewear like tutus. Beyond the world of apparel, this type of fabric may also be used to make curtains, lampshades, or other forms of interior decor.

Silk Organza Fabric