I spent a lot of time thinking about a name for my blog, but once I decided on this name (I thought it had a nice ring to it), I realized I would probably need to explain it to a few people. My father and boyfriend were, as expected, clueless as to what tulle and taffeta are. As a wedding planner it’s embarrassing to admit that I too, didn’t know the names of the fabric either until not too long ago.
So I did some research, and am now quite educated on these fabrics, and I thought I would share a few snippets with you.
{TULLE: a thin netted, often stiffened, silk, nylon, or rayon fabric}
{HISTORY} Tulle was invented in Britain in the 1800’s, and was popularized by the Parisian ballet (seen used as tutus). The net fabric is named after the city Tulle in France.
{USES} This very durable fabric can be used in a variety of ways. It’s most common use is in garments, particularly veils and wedding dresses. (Personally, I just adore tulle skirts.) They are also used for petticoats to help the dress skirt puff out. Tulle is also a great decorative accessory as well, as bows, garlands, tent ceilings, or wrappings for favors. This fabric is also well known for net canopies to keep bugs out.
There aren’t very many weddings you’ll go to where Tulle doesn’t attend as well.
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{TAFFETA: a crisp, smooth, plain-woven fabric with a slight sheen.}
{HISTORY} Taffeta, (formerly spelled taffety) is thought to have originated in Persia. It’s name means “twisted woven.” There are two types of textures; the soft piece-dyed taffeta that used in linings, and the more popular yarn-dyed taffeta which is stiff and sheen. (I like to call it the loud fabric, because you can hear just about every movement in it.)
{USES} This fabric is often seen in the formal wear. From the bride to the flower girl, and from the groom to the ring bearer, someone is most likely wearing this fabric. Because of it’s stiff nature, the designs can be very creative and add a variety of textures to a garment. Taffeta is also seen as linens, curtains, bows, ribbons, and (having nothing to do with weddings whatsoever) is sometimes used for electrical insulation. A very handy fabric indeed.
