Chiffon (fabric)

Chiffon (French: [ʃi.fɔ̃]; English: /ʃɪˈfɒn/, shif-ON, from the French word chiffe which means "cloth or rag";[1] is a lightweight, balanced plain-woven sheer fabric, or gauze, like gossamer, woven of alternate S- and Z-twist crepe (high-twist) yarns.

Chiffon is a lightweight fabric which is associated with elegance and luxury;[4] it drapes well and has a shimmery and sheer appearance.

[1][4] Under a magnifying glass, chiffon resembles a fine net or mesh, which gives it some transparency.

Early chiffon was made purely from silk and was very expensive; when used in fashion, it was associated with high status.

[1] In modern Western fashion, chiffon is most commonly used in evening wear, especially as an overlay, for giving an elegant and floating appearance to the gown.