Which fabric is 100% cotton, spun, balanced plain weave, piece dyed with caustic soda?

Which fabric is 100% cotton, spun, balanced plain weave, piece dyed with caustic soda?

• A. Plisse
• B. Drapery sheer
• C. Embossed seersucker
• D. Organdy

Answer: (A)

Plissé is created when a 100% cotton fabric woven in a balanced plain weave is treated with caustic soda. The alkali causes selective shrinkage in the treated areas, giving the fabric its distinctive puckered, crinkled surface. After finishing, the fabric is typically piece-dyed, which preserves and enhances that texture. This combination of material, weave, and chemical treatment is what defines plissé, setting it apart from drapery sheer (a lightweight translucent fabric), embossed seersucker (texture from embossing and weaving), and organdy (a crisp, sheer cotton without the puckered finish).

Plissé is created when a 100% cotton fabric woven in a balanced plain weave is treated with caustic soda. The alkali causes selective shrinkage in the treated areas, giving the fabric its distinctive puckered, crinkled surface. After finishing, the fabric is typically piece-dyed, which preserves and enhances that texture. This combination of material, weave, and chemical treatment is what defines plissé, setting it apart from drapery sheer (a lightweight translucent fabric), embossed seersucker (texture from embossing and weaving), and organdy (a crisp, sheer cotton without the puckered finish).