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Ottoman is a widthways-ribbedtextile with pronounced, raised 'ribs' along itswale and course. Similar togrosgrain, Ottoman is known as a corded fabric, using a thickeryarn in the course rather than the wale to create raised stripes running across the width of the fabric.
Ottoman may beknitted orwoven, and produces a stiff, heavyweight fabric; knitted Ottoman features a likewise widthwaysrib structure.[1] In knitting, the Ottoman rib pattern is knitted with double jersey machines. The rib lines in an Ottoman knit may vary in size from thin to coarse by adjustingyarn count andgauge.[2]
The termOttoman is derived from theFrenchottomane, the feminine ofottoman.[2]
Ottoman fabric originates from theOttoman Empire in what is now modern-dayTurkey, and is one of manyTurkish artforms developed in theOttoman period.[3]
Ottoman fabric, particularly woven Ottoman fabric, have a heavy ribbed structure and have an especially stiff drape.[2] Like other woven corded fabrics - where the wale and course are unevenly matched in weight to create a ribbed effect - Ottoman has a tendency to 'slip' at seams, wherein the yarns of the weave pull apart but do not break.[citation needed]
Ottoman was typically made ofsilk historically, though in the present day, is woven or knitted usingcotton orsynthetic fibre yarns, including artificial silk yarns such asrayon andpolyester. These yarns may also be blended, with the exact fibre type blend depending on the end use of the fabric.[4][2]
Ottoman is used for various purposes, fromdressmaking toupholstery. It is usable forevening wear, formal coats and dress, and in particular,legal dress (such asKC gowns), as well asacademic dress (mostly forhoods).[2]
