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Chiffon vs. Organza — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Chiffon and Organza

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Chiffon

A plain-woven fabric of sheer silk, cotton, or rayon.

Organza

Organza is a thin, plain weave, sheer fabric traditionally made from silk. Many modern organzas are woven with synthetic filament fibers such as polyester or nylon.

Chiffon

Ornamental accessories, such as ribbons or laces, for women's clothing.

Organza

A sheer, stiff fabric of silk or synthetic material used for trim, neckwear, and evening dresses.

Chiffon

Of, relating to, or resembling the fabric chiffon.

Organza

A thin, stiff, sheer fabric that is made from silk or a synthetic yarn, which resembles organdy, and is used in dressmaking.
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Chiffon

Made light and fluffy by the addition of beaten egg whites or gelatin
A lemon chiffon pie.

Organza

A fabric made of silk or a silklike fabric that resembles organdy

Chiffon

A lightweight, balanced plain-woven sheer fabric, or gauze, like gossamer, woven of alternate S- and Z-twist crepe (high-twist) yarns made of silk, polyester, or cotton.
Her dresses are made from these marvelous chiffons.

Chiffon

Any purely ornamental accessory on a woman's dress, such as a bunch of ribbon, lace, etc.

Chiffon

Any merely ornamental adjunct of a woman's dress, as a bunch of ribbon, lace, etc.

Chiffon

A kind of soft gauzy material used for ruches, trimmings, etc.
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Chiffon

A sheer fabric of silk or rayon

Chiffon

As thin and soft as chiffon;
Chiffon taffeta

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