Faille

Faille is a type of cloth with flat ribs, often made in silk.

Faille was primarily made with silk, variations with cotton and wool were also there.

''[1][2] The similar grosgrain has been described as a "firm, stiff, closely woven, corded fabric.

[4] Faille was a fabric with lower luster, better drape and feel in comparison to counterparts like Grosgrain.

[1] Tissue faille was once acknowledged as a trademark fabric and widely utilized in the creation of blouses.