Plain Weave

Chiffon

glad rags
chiffarobe

lilian gish?

(other crepe -- crepe de chine, ex.)

frays easily; needs seams

wear, fret, by rubbing, strain

Taffeta

taffy woven, taffy twisted, pulled

the first (cubic) balloons

iridescent (two color) taffeta

lampas: broadcasting weft

lampedusa?

"a fair hot wench in flame coloured taffeta" shakes

charvet -- clever