Zephyr or zephyr cloth is a sheer, lightweight
cotton
Cotton is a soft, fluffy staple fiber that grows in a boll, or protective case, around the seeds of the cotton plants of the genus '' Gossypium'' in the mallow family Malvaceae. The fiber is almost pure cellulose, and can contain minor pe ...
fabric, usually
plain woven, used for
dress
A dress (also known as a frock or a gown) is a garment traditionally worn by women or girls consisting of a skirt with an attached bodice (or a matching bodice giving the effect of a one-piece garment). It consists of a top piece that co ...
es,
blouses, and
shirts. It may be
striped or
checked.
It is named after
Zephyr, the Greek god of the west wind.
References
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Woven fabrics