List of delicate fabrics explained

Delicate fabrics are distinguished from sturdier fabrics by being lighter in weight-per-unit-of-surface-area, often more flexible and pliable, and often more liable to damage by wear and tear and by choices as to mode of laundering.

Clothiers' choices of fabrics likely to be considered as delicate are especially likely to result in garments described as "delicates", especially in the context of laundering them.

The following are often considered to be among delicate fabrics:

• Chiffon^[1]
• Georgette^[2]
• Ninon
• Lace (including Bobbin lace)
• Most sheer fabrics
• Silk, especially embroidered, Tussar, and Rajshahi silk
• Cashmere^[3]
• Organza^[4]
• Tulle

Notes and References

1. Book: Roney . Carley . TheKnot.com . The Knot Complete Guide to Weddings: The Ultimate Source of Ideas, Advice, and Relief for the Bride and Groom and Those Who Love Them . 18 December 2012 . Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed . 978-0-7704-3339-0 . 230 . en.
2. Book: Morris . Bethan . Fashion Illustrator . 2006 . Laurence King Publishing . 978-1-85669-447-6 . 62 . en.
3. Book: China . General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine . The Natural Bounty of China Series: Mongolia . 15 March 2018 . Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd . 978-981-4828-06-2 . 271 . en.
4. Book: Hargrave . Harriet . From Fiber to Fabric: The Essential Guide to Quiltmaking Textiles . 1 January 1997 . C&T Publishing Inc . 978-1-57120-524-7 . 90 . en.