Georgette

Description

Georgette fabric is made out of a strong and plain weave. It has tear-resistant and lightweight properties. Clothes made from georgette have a semi-sheer and flowy look along with a gritty feel. It is believed that chiffon served as inspiration for creating the georgette fabric. However, georgette in contrast has better strength and is more long-lasting.

Georgette’s history goes back to the 20th century. The fabric is named after renowned French dressmaker Georgette de la Plante. De la Plante introduced georgette by creating various dresses and gowns with a characteristic ‘net finish’. At the time, georgette fabric was made out of silk. Modern production processes also use synthetic and semi-synthetic fibers.