BRIDAL WEAR FABRIC INFORMATION

BRIDAL WEAR FABRIC
INFORMATION
A wedding is the union of families, hearts,
lifestyles, and desires. In both Western and
Eastern cultures, there is no more sacred bond
than that of husband and wife. Thus, the wedding
ceremony is the pinnacle of special events; for
many, it is the most extravagant and formal event
that they will participate in during their lifetime.
The bridal gown is at the heart of this even: it
denotes her commitment to purity and sets her
apart as the star of the wedding. The bridal gown
is not just a dress: it is a symbol.
In the West, wedding gowns have customarily
been white or some variant of off-white, such as
ivory or eggshell. Dresses in countries such as
China, Vietnam and Singapore, are traditionally
red, the color of good luck and auspiciousness.
Whatever the culture or location, many brides
prefer a dress that has been custom made to fit
both their bodies and their tastes.
For a traditional, full dress, popular fabrics are
double face satin, dutchess satin, silk cotton, silk
shantung, silk dupioni, or silk taffeta. For a more
form-fitting and curve accentuating gown, silk
charmeuse, silk habotai, silk stretch charmeuse,
silk double georgette, or silk crepe back satin are
often selected. To add a touch of flourish and
sheer elegance, silk organza or silk chiffon is
typically used. Finally, for the coordinating bridal
party attire, bridal satin, silk zibeline, silk cotton,
silk taffeta, silk dupioni, or silk crepe back satin
are perennial favorites. Polyester has recently
emerged as a lower-priced alternative to silk, but
polyester wedding dresses tend to lack the supple
drape of silk, have difficulties during the dyeing
process, and can get extremely hot.