Bridal fabrics options are many, and choosing the perfect one for your D-day is stressful. Every gown can be customised and made unique in its way. But for this, you need to ensure that the right fabric is selected to ensure the drape, fall and look appropriate for your body style.
There are several factors that you need to consider while choosing the dress fabric for your wedding gown, such as –
- Style
- Cut
- Texture
- Drape
- Venue
- Dress-code
- Season
- And more!
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Silk –
Silk is one of the most popular and admired dress materials for a wedding gown. Silk gives a rich and elegant look, with fantastic resilience, elasticity and flow. Silk is a soft, lightweight and easy to drape material that keeps the bride at ease throughout the day. Unlike polyester or synthetic material, silk will not cling to the body, cause sweating or expansion.
An added advantage of silk is there are several types of silk based on how the silk is woven to give it a structured and stiff or light-airy and flowing look to make the bridal dress.
Next to silk is the satin fabric that is a widely chosen option.
Satin –
Satin is a delicate and luxurious fabric with a shiny texture to give a classy and grand look when a bridal dress is made out of it.
Satin refers to the weaving pattern and not the raw material used in making the bridal dress. Satin is made using different fibres such as silk, polyester and nylon. This is the reason you might find different types of satin fabric such as stretch silk satin, Duchess satin, grace satin, crepe back satin to name a few.
Stretch silk satin fabric is perfect for those who need extra stretch and movement. It is thin and lightweight to carry around easily and prevents perspiration. Hence it is the best option for outdoor wedding venues.
A grace satin another material that is the same as Duchess satin with a glossy and silky-smooth surface. The embellishment on the gowns such as statement bow, overskirt and waist belts can be made using the grace satin.
Tulle Fabric –
One of the tailor’s favourite dressmaking fabrics is the transparent netted stiff fabrics in tulle fabric. Tulle is found in silk, nylon, polyester or blended fibres to make a multi-layered voluminous beautiful designer wedding dress. Embellishment such as lace, beads, sequins, and embroidery designs can be attached to the tulle fabric to prepare the gorgeous bridal dress.
Organza Fabrics –
The sheer fabric that is very similar to tulle is the versatile organza dressmaking fabric. Organza is woven from silk fibre and hence is a soft, thin, transparent, shiny lightweight and gives a shining making it perfect for a wedding dress. Organza can also be embellished with tulle fabric, satin ribbons, and beads to make it create a romantic statement dress for brides.
Lace fabric –
Bridal lace fabric offers a delicate and refined statement dress that is sewed and adorned as a wedding dress for ages. It is also used to prepare the bridal veils and bridal accessories to celebrate the big day gracefully. There are different types of lace fabric available in the market, with unique patterns and designs to create a timeless bridal dress.