Which fabric is 100% rayon, spun, with a balanced plain weave and often produced using resist print or screen methods, sometimes with a napped finish?

• A. Challis
• B. Cheesecloth
• C. Gauze
• D. Chambray

Answer: (A)

Rayon challis fits this description because it’s a lightweight, very soft, drapable fabric made from spun rayon fibers woven in a balanced plain weave. That even weave gives a smooth face that takes prints well, which is why challis is often produced with resist dyeing or screen printing to create crisp patterns. A napped finish may be added to increase softness and give a slightly fuzzy feel. The other fabrics don’t match these specifics: cheesecloth and gauze are typically very loose, open weaves not associated with a smooth drape or printed surfaces, and chambray is usually cotton with a colored warp and white weft, not 100% rayon.