Chiffon vs. Organza — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Chiffon and Organza
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Definitions
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