Organza is a thin, plain weave, sheer fabric traditionally made from silk. Many modern organzas are woven with synthetic filament fibers such as polyesterornylon. Silk organza is woven by a number of mills along the Yangtze River and in the province of ZhejianginChina. A coarser silk organza is woven in the Bangalore area of India. Deluxe silk organzas are woven in France and Italy.[1] Organza is distinguished by its crisp hand, stiffness relative to weight, and slippery surface texture.
Organza is used for bridalwear and eveningwear. Sometimes, it is used as a hidden structural element. Beginning in the 1980s, trends shifted and organza began seeing more use in day-to-day clothing. In the interiors market, it is used for effects in bedrooms and between rooms. Double-width organzas in viscose and acetate are used as sheer curtains.[citation needed]
The term may derive from French organsin, ultimately from the Central Asian city of Urgench, the midpoint of the Northern Silk Road.[2]
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