What is the weave of Georgette?

• A. Satin weave
• B. Balanced plain weave
• C. Twill weave
• D. Basket weave

Answer: (B)

Georgette is woven in a plain weave, specifically a balanced plain weave. This simple interlacing gives a smooth, tight structure that helps create the fabric’s sheer, delicate look. The distinctive characteristics of georgette come from the yarns themselves—highly twisted crepe yarns that produce a crinkled, dull surface. The plain weave keeps the fabric stable and even, while the crepe twist in the yarns creates the characteristic texture without introducing the diagonal lines of a twill, the floats of satin, or the grouped threads seen in a basket weave. So the plain weave best explains its light, airy, slightly puckered appearance.