marquisette
Lightweight curtain fabric
Marquisette is a lightweight, sheer fabric with an open mesh weave, used for curtains, mosquito netting, and delicate clothing.
The loose weave allows air to pass through while still providing some privacy or protection: The windows were hung with white marquisette.
Interlocking open weave
- nettingInterlaced open fabric
- voileSheer, lightweight textile
- batisteFine, sheer woven cloth
- organzaSheer, crisp dress fabric
tulle · gauze · leno · textile · weave · fiberglass · synthetic · nylon
Permitting diffused light passage
- diaphanousDelicately translucent
- gossamerFilmy, delicate material
- filmyThin and translucent
- delicateEasily broken or harmed
wispy · airy · see-through · lightweight · featherlight · semi-transparent · gauzy · fine
mesh
Interlocking open weave
organza · tulle · gauze · leno · textile · weave · fiberglass · synthetic · nylon · polyester
translucent
Permitting diffused light passage
- diaphanousDelicately translucent
- gossamerFilmy, delicate material
- filmyThin and translucent
delicate · wispy · airy · see-through · lightweight · featherlight · semi-transparent · gauzy · fine · soft
drapery
Ornamental hanging cloth
rod · panel · tieback · swag · cornice · grommet · lining · privacy · window treatment · hanging
veil
Fabric that obscures
overlay · headpiece · chapel · cathedral · blusher · mantilla · trousseau · altar · ceremony · appliqué