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'''Poplin''', also called '''tabinet''' (or tabbinet), is a strong [[cloth|fabric]] in a [[plain weave]] of any fiber or blend, with crosswise ribs that typically gives a corded surface.<ref name="TH">{{cite web|title=poplin|work=The Thames &amp; Hudson Dictionary of Fashion and Fashion Designers (via Credo Reference)|publisher=Thames &amp; Hudson|year=2007|url=http://www.credoreference.com/entry/thfashion/poplin|accessdate=5 June 2011 }}</ref>
'''Poplin''', also called '''tabinet''' (or tabbinet), is a strong [[cloth|fabric]] in a [[plain weave]] of any fiber or blend, with crosswise ribs that typically gives a corded surface.<ref name="TH">{{cite web|title=poplin|work=The Thames &amp; Hudson Dictionary of Fashion and Fashion Designers (via Credo Reference)|publisher=Thames &amp; Hudson|year=2007|url=http://www.credoreference.com/entry/thfashion/poplin|accessdate=5 June 2011 }}</ref>


Poplin traditionally consisted of a [[silk]] [[warp (weaving)|warp]] with a [[weft]] of [[worsted yarn]]. In this case, as the weft is in the form of a stout cord the fabric has a ridged structure, like [[Rep (clothing)|rep]], which gave depth and softness to the lustre of the silky surface. The ribs run across the fabric from [[selvage]] to selvage.
Poplin traditionally consisted of a [[silk]] [[warp (weaving)|warp]] with a [[weft]] of [[worsted yarn]]. In this case, as the weft is in the form of a stout cord the fabric has a ridged structure, like [[Rep (clothing)|rep]], which gave depth and softness to the lustre of the silky surface. The ribs run across the fabric from [[seis a plain woven surface with no ribbing. Shirts made from this material are easy to iron and do not wrinkle easily.

Poplin is now made with [[wool]], [[cotton]], [[silk]], [[rayon]], [[polyester]] or a mixture of these. Being a plain under/over weave, if the weft and warp
threads are of the same material and size, the effect is a plain woven surface with no ribbing. Shirts made from this material are easy to iron and do not wrinkle easily.


Poplins are used for dress purposes, and for rich [[upholstery]] work which are formed by using coarse filling yarns in a plain weave.
Poplins are used for dress purposes, and for rich [[upholstery]] work which are formed by using coarse filling yarns in a plain weave.

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Poplin dress embroidered with grape vines from Aguascalientes at the Museo de Arte Popular in Mexico City.

Poplin, also called tabinet (or tabbinet), is a strong fabric in a plain weave of any fiber or blend, with crosswise ribs that typically gives a corded surface.[1]

Poplin traditionally consisted of a silk warp with a weft of worsted yarn. In this case, as the weft is in the form of a stout cord the fabric has a ridged structure, like rep, which gave depth and softness to the lustre of the silky surface. The ribs run across the fabric from [[seis a plain woven surface with no ribbing. Shirts made from this material are easy to iron and do not wrinkle easily.

Poplins are used for dress purposes, and for rich upholstery work which are formed by using coarse filling yarns in a plain weave.

The term poplin originates from papelino, a fabric made at Avignon, France, in the 15th century, named for the papal (pope's) residence there, and from the French papelaine a fabric, normally made with silk, of the same period.[1] Common usage of poplin until about the 20th century was to make silk, cotton or heavy weight wool dresses, suitable for winter wear. Poplin was also a popular upholstery fabric.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "poplin". The Thames & Hudson Dictionary of Fashion and Fashion Designers (via Credo Reference). Thames & Hudson. 2007. Retrieved 5 June 2011.