Wedding Gown Fabrics
There are so many bridal fabrics available these days, who can keep track of them? So we have put together a list of popular bridal fabrics as well as a description of each. Hopefully this list can clear up some of the mystery!
Bridal Satin
This is a heavier-weight, shiny fabric that easily resists wrinkles, which makes this one of the most popular choices of bridal fabrics!
Italian Satin
Another very popular bridal fabric, Italian Satin is a heavier-weight shiny fabric.
Silk Shantung (Doupion)
This light-weight fabric is rolled from double cocoons nested together, and has a slight slubby texture. This natural fabric can be bleached white, but you will find it mostly in natural, light cream or ivory colors. Some lower quality Silk Shantungs can wrinkle, so make sure you get a higher quality fabric.
Silk Satin
This thicker fabric is expensive, but one of great quality. It is very durable, resists stains and isn’t prone to wrinkling.
Brocade
This fabric is a jacquard weave with an embossed effect and contrasting surfaces. It is a medium to heavy weight bridal fabric, usually with a floral effect.
Charmeuse
This medium-weight fabric is also called Crepe Backed Satin. This is a reversible fabric that has a beautiful shine on one side with crepe on the other side.
Faille
This is a soft-ribbed fabric with wider ribs than seen in grosgrain ribbon. It is a light-weight fabric with a slightly glossy sheen.
Velvet
This is a fuzzy-like fabric. It is a very luxurious, soft and elegant fabric popular for winter weddings.
Chiffon
This sheer fabric is often used for overlays on wedding dresses, and sometimes used for veilings.
Georgette
This is a sheer crepe that is heavier than chiffon and with a durable surface.
Organza
This sheer fabric is similiar to chiffon but not as soft and flowing.
Sparkle Organza
Sparkle organza is a beautiful, sheer fabric with sparkle threads woven into the organza.
Taffeta
This material, which is good for full gowns, has a crisp feel to it. It comes in a shiny or matte finish.
