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What is "Taffetta" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 19-Jan-2023 (8 months, 5 days ago)
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Taffetta
Basic plain weave that is crisp and smooth on both sides, usually with a sheen. Warp and filling approximately of the same count. May be plain, printed, striped, checked, plaid, or antique with uneven threads.

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