TULLE FABRIC INFORMATION

TULLE FABRIC INFORMATION
Tulle fabric is a delicate, lightweight net fabric,
made from rayon, nylon, silk, and sometimes
cotton, which is often starched to add structure.
Tulle fabric is named after the French town of
Tulle, pronounced "tool", where it most likely
originated during the 18th century. Most tulle
fabric is machine-made using a bobbinet
structure, a hexagonal design that uses tension in
the threads to retain shape. The result is a
surprisingly strong fabric, light in weight and
delicate in appearance only.
Tulle is typically found as an accent in garments
that call for a sheer, lace look, such as wedding
gowns, veils, evening wear pieces and tutus. Tulle
can add significant volume to a dress or gown if
layered underneath, providing strong support with
relatively little fabric weight. Other uses for tulle
include insect netting, gift wrap and
scrapbooking. Tulle should be machine washed in
cold water, or hand washed, and laid flat to dry.