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Organdyororgandie is the sheerest and crispest cotton cloth made.[1] Combed yarns contribute to its appearance.
Organdy is a balanced plain weave.[2] Because of its stiffness and fiber content, it is very prone to wrinkling. Organza is the filament yarn counterpart to organdy.
Its sheerness and crispness is the result of an acid finish, where the fabric is treated with sulfuric acid solution for a short period and then neutralized to remove excessive acid. The process is named "parchmentising".[3]
It comes in three types of finishes: "Stiff" is most commonly used, but "semi-stiff" and "soft" finishes are also available. The latter two finishes are more popular for summer wear and draped apparel, whereas the first is more popular for loose apparel and home textiles such as dresses and curtains.
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