canton crepe
Noun: A soft, thick, crinkled fabric made from silk or a similar synthetic fiber, used primarily for dresses. It is characterized by its heavier weight compared to crepe de Chine.
This term is used specifically in the context of textiles and fashion to describe a particular type of crepe fabric. - The designer chose a luxurious canton crepe for the evening gown's flowing skirt. - Vintage dresses from the 1930s were often made from canton crepe.
- As a material descriptor: The term is used attributively to specify the material of a garment.
- a canton crepe blouse
- a dress in canton crepe
- Crepe (also crêpe): A general term for a fabric with a crinkled, puckered, or grainy surface.
- Crepe de Chine: A lighter, softer, and more delicate type of crepe fabric.
- Georgette crepe: A sheer, lightweight crepe, often made from silk or polyester.
- Heavy crepe (a descriptive synonym, though not a precise technical equivalent)
- Crinkled dress fabric
"Canton crepe" is a specific textile term. Its name is derived from Canton (the former name for Guangzhou, China), indicating a historical association with the type of silk produced in that region. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation but is standard terminology within fashion, textile, and vintage clothing contexts.
- a soft thick crinkled dress crepe; heavier than crepe de Chine