Georgette is produced using which yarn type?

Georgette is produced using which yarn type?

• A. Spun
• B. Filament, smooth yarn
• C. Filament, crepe yarn
• D. Carded, staple

Answer: (C)

Georgette gets its distinctive look from using long, continuous filament fibers that are given a heavy crepe twist. That crepe twist creates a subtle pebbled, crinkled surface while keeping the fabric sheer and drapey. If you used spun yarn, you’d introduce fuzz and a heavier, less transparent hand; with a smooth filament yarn, the surface would be sleek and not crinkled, lacking the georgette’s signature texture; and using carded staple would produce a thicker, opaque, matte fabric with more visible hairiness. The combination of filament and crepe twist is what makes Georgette’s light, airy feel and its characteristic surface.

Georgette gets its distinctive look from using long, continuous filament fibers that are given a heavy crepe twist. That crepe twist creates a subtle pebbled, crinkled surface while keeping the fabric sheer and drapey. If you used spun yarn, you’d introduce fuzz and a heavier, less transparent hand; with a smooth filament yarn, the surface would be sleek and not crinkled, lacking the georgette’s signature texture; and using carded staple would produce a thicker, opaque, matte fabric with more visible hairiness. The combination of filament and crepe twist is what makes Georgette’s light, airy feel and its characteristic surface.