The style, cut and fabric of wedding gown will affect the overall look of wedding dress. To learn how to find that perfect wedding dress with the exact look you are looking for use our helpful wedding gown fabric glossary.

Batiste:

This fabric transparent, lightweight and very soft.

Brocade:

a jacquard fabric that has raised designs. Traditionally this fabric was worn for fall or winter weddings, but can know be seen in spring and summer gowns.

Charmeuse:

feels similar to satin has a semi-lustrous finish and soft feel.

Chiffon:

Has a soft finish and is very delicate. It is also very sheer and transparent and is usually used in multiple layers..

Crepe:

a thin soft and light fabric that has very distinctive crinkly surface.

Damask:

a woven fabric that is very similar to brocade, but is very lightweight.

Duchesse Satin:

Made from silk and rayon this fabric is lightweight and has a satin like finish.

Dupioni:

Very similar to shantung with coarser thicker fibers. This fabric also has a light sheen.

Faille:

this fabric has structured or ribbed like appearance.

Gabardine:

easily spotted by single visible diagonal lines this firm tightly woven fabric has a very durable finish..

Georgette:

a lightweight fabric made from polyester or silk, it’s very sheer and has a crepe like texture.

Illusion:

this sheer fine net fabric is usually used on necklines and sleeves.

Jersey:

A knit fabric that is very elastic. It has ribs that run lengthwise on the surface and crosswise on the underside.

Moire:

A silk taffeta like fabric that is very heavy, surface has slight subtle wavy designs.

Organdy:

a sturdy stiff transparent fabric.

Organza:

Similar to chiffon very crisp and sheer, with texture similar to tulle but stiffer. Commonly used in skirts and sleeves.

Rayon:

Similar in appearance and feel to silk but more elastic and affordable.

Satin:

a very common fabric, that’s heavy, smooth and very shiny.

Silk:

The most sought after and most expensive fabric used in wedding gowns. This fabric comes in many different grades like gazar, and mikado.

Shantung:

Very similar to raw silk has a characteristic ribbed texture.

Taffeta:

A very smooth and crisp fabric that has slight rib.

Tulle:

Netting made of nylon, silk or rayon used in skirts and veils.

Velvet:

A thick fabric with a soft felt outside and a smooth plain underside.

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