silk crepe

Lightweight woven material

Silk crepe is a lightweight fabric woven from silk threads with a distinctive crinkled or pebbled texture.

The slight roughness comes from tightly twisted yarns that contract during weaving.

Prized for draping well without clinging, silk crepe appears in blouses, dresses, and scarves: a flowing silk crepe gown.

Crepe de chine is a common variety.

Related

bridal fabric · flowing · delicate · sheer · blouse · slip dress · dress · luxurious · soft · lightweight · crinkled · elegant · shimmering · lustrous · weave · French seams · pleated · evening gown

Opposites
fabric weight and drape

silk crepecanvas

Heavy woven cloth

denim · brocade · tweed · heavy wool · buckram

fabric texture

silk crepesilk satin

Glossy woven luxury textile

charmeuse · velvet · patent leather · satin · sateen

fiber luxury and refinement

silk crepeburlap

Coarse woven fiber

sackcloth · hessian · muslin · oilcloth · canvas

Family

silk, silks, silken, silky, silkier, silkiest, silkiness, crepe, crepes

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G