In tropical climates, voile is used for window treatments and mosquito nets.
Because of their semitransparent quality, voile curtains are made using heading tape that is less easily noticeable through the fabric.
Voile fabric is also used in dressmaking, either in multiple layers or laid over a second material.
Light-penetrable sheer fabrics include voile, muslin, and lace.
This kind of synthetic sheer is extracted from raw material such as wood pulp or petroleum.