French crepe is a lightweight, fluid textile traditionally used for soft blouses, lingerie, and elegant drapery.
Key Characteristics
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Texture & Feel: Features a smooth, fine-grained surface with a soft handfeel rather than a heavy or aggressive crinkle. It is also known as a flat crepe.
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Drape & Weight: Offers a graceful, fluid drape and is generally lightweight (often around 82 GSM for polyester variations).
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Composition: frequently use polyester, viscose, or synthetic blends.
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Opacity: Typically lightweight and semi-sheer, making layering or lining sometimes necessary depending on the garment.
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Apparel: Dresses, skirts, kurtis, blouses, co-ord sets, and palazzo pants.
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Lingerie & Sleepwear: Historically valued for smooth, lightweight inner garments and slips (flat crepe).
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Washing: gentle hand wash in cold water to preserve the fiber and print quality.
- Ironing: Iron on the reverse side using a low or cool setting
| Material |
viscose |
| Weight |
60 Grams Per Meter |
| Width |
58 inches | 147 cms |
| Wash Care |
gentle hand wash in cold water |
| Feel |
smooth, matte finish with slight pebbling |
| Usage |
Crepe is used to make bridalwear, historical costumes, clothes like dresses, suits, blouses, pants, and more. Crepe is also popular in home decor for items like curtains, window treatments, and pillows. |
| Disclaimer |
Slight difference in color from visible product image is possible. Silk is a natural product and, therefore, will always have a small amount of natural flaws, therefore, particularly for dressmaking, it is always advisable to order a little bit more than you actually need. |