Georgette is a crêpe fabric typically made from silk but also synthetic fibers like rayon and polyester. It was introduced in the early 20th century by French dressmaker Georgette de la Plante. Georgette is characterized by its crinkly surface created through alternating S- and Z-twist yarns that give it a unique texture. It is classified into different types based on material, weave, or embellishments. Georgette is lightweight, sheer, and breathable with nice drape, and it holds dye well. While similar to chiffon, georgette has a duller sheen and is stronger and more durable. Common uses include blouses, dresses, and

1. Georgette Fabric
Department of TMDM
Submitted by
• Avishek Das Gupta

2. Introduction
Georgette is a type of crêpe fabric that is
typically made from pure silk but can also
be made from synthetic fibers like rayon,
viscose, and polyester. French
dressmaker Georgette de la Plante
introduced the eponymous silk fabric in
the early twentieth century. Originally
made from silk, georgette is made with
highly twisted yarns. Its characteristic
crinkly surface is created by alternating
S- and Z-twist yarns in both warp and
weft.

3. Classification of Georgette
 Georgette – A traditional type of georgette, sheer and grainy. Also referred to as Crepe
Georgette Fabric.
 Jacquard Georgette – A type of fabric woven on a jacquard loom. Jacquard patterns
are very stable, strong and durable compared to prints.
 Embroidered Georgette – Embellished with sequins, beadwork or threads.
 Satin Georgette – A heavier type of georgette constructed in a satin weave. It is fluid
and has a lovely sheen.
 Stretch Georgette – Contains elastane, spandex or lycra for a stretch effect.
 Double Georgette – A denser, but still translucent type of georgette. Silk double
Georgette is a thicker variety of Georgette that still somewhat translucent with a nice
drape.
 Poly Georgette – the abbreviation of ‘polyester georgette’. Polyester Georgette, or
poly georgette, is simply Georgette made from polyester.

4. Raw Material
Natural Fiber
Silk
Polyester
Spandex
Viscose
PTT(Poly tri methylene terephthalate)
Man Made Fiber

5. Fabric Structure
In traditional system, georgette fabric can be weaved in two ways. One is using special
weave called crepe weave with normal yarn which durability and drapability are not so
good. Another is using highly twisted yarn with a normal weave.
On a sateen based is a common method of crepe weave.
In this case the base weave is a sateen, upon which a chosen weave is inserted to get the
irregular effects of crepe fabric construction. This is shown in figure.
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At figure is shown the base sateen weave crepe fabric
construction and the crepe effect obtained by
insertion of a multiple twill weave (3/2 and 1/1) upon
the sateen base. The sateen weave has been marked
with red color in order to identify the base weave.

6. Fabric Construction
Some yarn composition
• 100% Polyester
• 80% Polyester / 20% Viscose
• 100% Tencel
• 100% PET
Construction
• Yarn: 50D/ 24f PET
• EPI : 100
• PPI : 75
• Twist : 2000-3000 (turns per meter)
• Fabric width: > 43 inch
• Yarn: 40D/ 13f PET
• EPI : 84
• PPI : 78
• Twist : 2000 (turns per meter)

7. Fabric Construction
Wet processing
Loom
• Water jet
• Jacquard
• Shuttle Power Loom with Small Dobby
• Yarn dyed
• Fabric dyeing (Disperse dye)
• Printing

8. Characteristics of Georgette
1.Lightweight and breathable: Georgette is a light, flowy fabric that is fairly breathable.
However, georgette made with synthetic fibers is less breathable than those made with silk.
2.Crinkled: Georgette is known for its signature puckered appearance, which is a result of
the tightly twisted yarns used in the weave.
3.Sheer: Georgette is a sheer, translucent fabric, though it is slightly less sheer than its
sister fabric, chiffon, which is more net-like.
4.Nice drape: Georgette is a very flowy fabric and has a nice structure and drape,
particularly for dresses and skirts. Georgette can be layered on top of more solid fabrics to
add dimension and create an eye-catching effect.
5.Holds dye well: Georgette fabric holds dye nicely, and the natural off-white color of silk
can be dyed a variety of hues and patterns.
6.Slight stretch: Georgette fabric has some bounce and gives as a result of the weave and
tight yarn twists.

9. Difference Between Georgette and Chiffon
Georgette and Chiffon are quite similar in appearance. Both are light weight and have
ability to drape. But they have some difference too.
Characteristics Georgette Chiffon
Weight 30-80 g/m2 20-50 g/m2
Transparency Semi-sheer or opaque Sheer
Texture Less soft, rougher to the touch Softer finish
Sheen Dull Has more sheen
Drape Springy, bouncy Flowy
Performance Stronger and more durable Less durable

10. End use
• Blouses
• Dresses
• Gowns
• Shirts
• Flared skirts
• Sarees (or saris)
• Tunics and salwar kameez
• Salwar suits
• Evening wear
• Bridal wear
• Lining
• Scarves, shawls and stoles
• Veils
• Bows
• Waist belts, etc.

11. Appearance

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