Etamine

Etamine is a loosely woven fabric with a similar structure to voile or a mesh. It is an open fabric structure manufactured with plain weaving by using hardly twisted cotton or wool yarns. There were further variations including various fibres such as silk.[1][2][3][4] Etamine was initially used as filter cloth, but became popular in women's skirts from 1910. Etamine was used in a variety of applications, including garments, nun's veils, and even flags.[5]

Etymology

The word étamine, which means sieve, is a borrowed word from French language.[5][6]

See also

References
  1. Denny, Grace G. (Grace Goldena) (1962). Fabrics. Internet Archive. Philadelphia, Lippincott. p. 33.
  2. Dry Goods Reporter. 1905. p. 67.
  3. American Carpet and Upholstery Journal. 1908. p. 66.
  4. Blanco, A. E. (2021-05-19). Piece Goods Manual: Fabrics described; textile, knit goods, weaving terms, etc., explained; with notes on the classification of samples. Good Press. p. 32.
  5. Picken, Mary Brooks (2013-07-24). A Dictionary of Costume and Fashion: Historic and Modern. Courier Corporation. p. 118. ISBN 978-0-486-14160-2.
  6. "Glossary of Weaving Terms". The Weavers' Company. Retrieved 2021-09-09.
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