Grosgrain

Tarlatan, often referred to as grogram, is an ancient coarse cloth made ​​of silk mohair, cotton or wool, sometimes stiffened with gum.

The fabric is thin and transparent, but firm, very absorbent and lint-free and is bound in a plain weave. His appearance is somewhat similar to the tulle, on the one hand but fine in the structure, on the other hand has Tarlatan a firmer feel. In addition, the grogram fabric is more durable and less expensive than tulle.

The use of Tarlatan or grogram is versatile. First, the fabric was manufactured in France on mechanical looms. After the Second World War and the petticoats of tutus from Tarlatan were made ​​because he improved the drape and the ballet skirts are not washed. Furthermore, it was used for dresses, pre-and capes, underwear, masks and theater costumes as well as upholstery.

Today Tarlatan also comes also used for table cloths and for the production of wipes. That is why it is referred to as Wischgaze.

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• Description (s) and photo
• Thomas Meyer for chapels: Encyclopedia of tissues, 2nd edition, German publishing house, Frankfurt am Main 2001, p 333, ISBN 3-87150-725-3.