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the fabric that turns brides into clouds and toddlers into unhinged little dictators.
means A fine, lightweight netting of silk, nylon, or rayon, used for veils, gowns, and the puffy layers of tutus and tulle skirts.
from Named for Tulle, a town in southwestern France long associated with making fine net and lace; the fabric carried the place-name with it, much as denim came from Nîmes. The English word arrived from French in the early 19th century.
- french origin
- Named for Tulle, a town in southwestern France.
- royal flex
- Queen Victoria popularized tulle veils in 1840.
- hexagonal
- Its net is woven in tiny hexagon holes.
- ballet armor
- A single tutu can use over 100 yards.
- surprisingly tough
- Originally made from silk, now mostly nylon.
for instance
tulle de paris — french tulle fabric from paris, established as luxury standard since 19th century
tulle italy production — como region in italy produces 80% of world's technical tulle fabric