Fabric Guide

FABRIC 101

The Ultimate Guide to Adrianna Papell, Aidan and Aidan Mattox Fabrics

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Knowing the various kinds of textiles can make selecting your garments easier. Our fabric guide is here to help you with your style selection – from beaded mesh to velvet–so you can best determine the mood you want to create. Here, we curated a glossary of our most beloved fabrics so you can dress confidently and feel your most beautiful.

Beaded Mesh

Touch & Feel: Sheer and lightweight, beaded mesh is noteworthy for its stretch and ability to drape beautifully. Styles designed with our knit mesh feature artistic, hand-applied beading and may be lined or unlined.
The Vibe: Chic and dramatic, you’ll be ready to make an entrance at weddings, cocktail parties or any special occasion in this opulently adorned fabric.
Fun Fact: Our beaded mesh dresses are expertly handcrafted and meticulously embellished with hundreds of stunning beads, bugles, paillettes and/or sequins.

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Chiffon

Touch & Feel: Similar to silk, chiffon is a non-stretch fabric with an airy feel. Some modern chiffons are blended with other fabrics for a more stretch-friendly fit.
The Vibe: Gauzy like structure known for its lustrous and sheer appearance in solids and prints.
Fun Fact: Chiffon was invented in the 1930s and was solely used by the upper class as a symbol of social and economic status.

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Jacquard

Touch & Feel: Similar to silk, chiffon is a non-stretch fabric with an airy feel. Some modern chiffons are blended with other fabrics for a more stretch-friendly fit.
The Vibe: Gauzy like structure known for its lustrous and sheer appearance in solids and prints.
Fun Fact: Chiffon was invented in the 1930s and was solely used by the upper class as a symbol of social and economic status.

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Jersey

Touch & Feel: Similar to silk, chiffon is a non-stretch fabric with an airy feel. Some modern chiffons are blended with other fabrics for a more stretch-friendly fit.
The Vibe: Gauzy like structure known for its lustrous and sheer appearance in solids and prints.
Fun Fact: Chiffon was invented in the 1930s and was solely used by the upper class as a symbol of social and economic status.

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Matelassé

Touch & Feel: Similar to silk, chiffon is a non-stretch fabric with an airy feel. Some modern chiffons are blended with other fabrics for a more stretch-friendly fit.
The Vibe: Gauzy like structure known for its lustrous and sheer appearance in solids and prints.
Fun Fact: Chiffon was invented in the 1930s and was solely used by the upper class as a symbol of social and economic status.

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Metallic Crinkle Mesh

Touch & Feel: Similar to silk, chiffon is a non-stretch fabric with an airy feel. Some modern chiffons are blended with other fabrics for a more stretch-friendly fit.
The Vibe: Gauzy like structure known for its lustrous and sheer appearance in solids and prints.
Fun Fact: Chiffon was invented in the 1930s and was solely used by the upper class as a symbol of social and economic status.

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Metallic Knit

Touch & Feel: Similar to silk, chiffon is a non-stretch fabric with an airy feel. Some modern chiffons are blended with other fabrics for a more stretch-friendly fit.
The Vibe: Gauzy like structure known for its lustrous and sheer appearance in solids and prints.
Fun Fact: Chiffon was invented in the 1930s and was solely used by the upper class as a symbol of social and economic status.

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Mikado

Touch & Feel: Similar to silk, chiffon is a non-stretch fabric with an airy feel. Some modern chiffons are blended with other fabrics for a more stretch-friendly fit.
The Vibe: Gauzy like structure known for its lustrous and sheer appearance in solids and prints.
Fun Fact: Chiffon was invented in the 1930s and was solely used by the upper class as a symbol of social and economic status.

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Satin Jacquard

Touch & Feel: Similar to silk, chiffon is a non-stretch fabric with an airy feel. Some modern chiffons are blended with other fabrics for a more stretch-friendly fit.
The Vibe: Gauzy like structure known for its lustrous and sheer appearance in solids and prints.
Fun Fact: Chiffon was invented in the 1930s and was solely used by the upper class as a symbol of social and economic status.

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Satin

Touch & Feel: Similar to silk, chiffon is a non-stretch fabric with an airy feel. Some modern chiffons are blended with other fabrics for a more stretch-friendly fit.
The Vibe: Gauzy like structure known for its lustrous and sheer appearance in solids and prints.
Fun Fact: Chiffon was invented in the 1930s and was solely used by the upper class as a symbol of social and economic status.

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Satin Crepe

Touch & Feel: Similar to silk, chiffon is a non-stretch fabric with an airy feel. Some modern chiffons are blended with other fabrics for a more stretch-friendly fit.
The Vibe: Gauzy like structure known for its lustrous and sheer appearance in solids and prints.
Fun Fact: Chiffon was invented in the 1930s and was solely used by the upper class as a symbol of social and economic status.

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Stretch Chiffon

Touch & Feel: Similar to silk, chiffon is a non-stretch fabric with an airy feel. Some modern chiffons are blended with other fabrics for a more stretch-friendly fit.
The Vibe: Gauzy like structure known for its lustrous and sheer appearance in solids and prints.
Fun Fact: Chiffon was invented in the 1930s and was solely used by the upper class as a symbol of social and economic status.

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Stretch Crepe

Touch & Feel: Similar to silk, chiffon is a non-stretch fabric with an airy feel. Some modern chiffons are blended with other fabrics for a more stretch-friendly fit.
The Vibe: Gauzy like structure known for its lustrous and sheer appearance in solids and prints.
Fun Fact: Chiffon was invented in the 1930s and was solely used by the upper class as a symbol of social and economic status.

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Stretch Mikado

Touch & Feel: Similar to silk, chiffon is a non-stretch fabric with an airy feel. Some modern chiffons are blended with other fabrics for a more stretch-friendly fit.
The Vibe: Gauzy like structure known for its lustrous and sheer appearance in solids and prints.
Fun Fact: Chiffon was invented in the 1930s and was solely used by the upper class as a symbol of social and economic status.

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Stretch Satin

Touch & Feel: Similar to silk, chiffon is a non-stretch fabric with an airy feel. Some modern chiffons are blended with other fabrics for a more stretch-friendly fit.
The Vibe: Gauzy like structure known for its lustrous and sheer appearance in solids and prints.
Fun Fact: Chiffon was invented in the 1930s and was solely used by the upper class as a symbol of social and economic status.

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Stretch Velvet

Touch & Feel: Similar to silk, chiffon is a non-stretch fabric with an airy feel. Some modern chiffons are blended with other fabrics for a more stretch-friendly fit.
The Vibe: Gauzy like structure known for its lustrous and sheer appearance in solids and prints.
Fun Fact: Chiffon was invented in the 1930s and was solely used by the upper class as a symbol of social and economic status.

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Velvet

Touch & Feel: Similar to silk, chiffon is a non-stretch fabric with an airy feel. Some modern chiffons are blended with other fabrics for a more stretch-friendly fit.
The Vibe: Gauzy like structure known for its lustrous and sheer appearance in solids and prints.
Fun Fact: Chiffon was invented in the 1930s and was solely used by the upper class as a symbol of social and economic status.

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With an unwavering focus on the science and craft of fit, shape and artisanal details, our products make women of all types and sizes feel beautiful.