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Voile (/ˈvɔɪl/;[1]French forveil[2]) is a soft,sheer fabric, usually made of 99%cotton or cotton blended withlinen orpolyester. Named for its light weight, thefabric is mostly used in soft furnishing. In tropical climates,voile is used for window treatments andmosquito nets. When used as curtain material,voile is similar tonet curtains.
Voiles are available in a range of patterns and colours. Because of their semitransparent quality,voile curtains are made using heading tape that is less easily noticeable through the fabric.Voile fabric is also used in dressmaking, either in multiple layers or laid over a second material. It is similar tochiffon.
Light-penetrable sheer fabrics includevoile,muslin, andlace. These can be broadly divided into two groups based on method of production.[3] The first are thenatural fibers such ascotton andsilk. The second group is prepared from aman-made fiber. This kind of synthetic sheer is extracted from raw material such aswood pulp orpetroleum. They are robust and sturdy, yet still delicate looking, and tend to take dye well. They are often used aswindow dressing as they fall into soft folds that are appropriate for scarfswags. In music, avoile refers to the cloth used to muffle a drum.[2]
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