What are the materials termed as sheer, transparent, diaphenous?
Netting
This fabric is usually knitted with small to large holes. Netting made of polyester fibers is stiffer than the netting fabric made of rayon
Tulle is an ultra-sheer fabric while semi sheer fabrics like Chiffon, Georgette, voile are not completely see-through.
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Silk Organza is a fine soft sheer fabric with a little crispy feel; Polyester organza is a little more stiffer and a little less transparent
Organza
Organdy Organdy is a crisp sheer fabric made of cotton fibers. Marquisette is another crisp sheer mesh fabric