Faille was a type of cloth with flat ribs that was in use in the 19th century. It had a softer texture than
grosgrain, with heavier and wider cords or ribs. Weft yarns were heavier than warp, manufactured in plain weaving.
Material
Faille was primarily made with
silk, variations with
cotton and
wool were also there. A
French
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silk variant was called
''Faille Francaise.'' The similar grosgrain has been described as a "firm, stiff, closely woven, corded fabric. The cords are heavier and closer than those in poplin, more round than those in faille."
Use
Faille was a fabric with lower
luster, better drape and feel in comparison to counterparts like Grosgrain. It was used in ladies' dresses, suits and spring coats.
See also
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Moire (fabric)
Moire ( or ), less often moiré, is a textile with a wavy (watered) appearance produced mainly from silk, but also wool, cotton and rayon. The watered appearance is usually created by the finishing technique called calendering. Moire effects ar ...
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