Which fabric is described as suitable for draperies and suits?

• A. Crash
• B. Handkerchief Linen
• C. Tussah Silk drapery
• D. China Silk

Answer: (C)

Fabrics for draperies and suits are chosen for a balance of fall, weight, and durability. The tussah silk drapery option fits this balance well because tussah silk is a natural, slightly textured silk with enough body to hold a crisp, elegant drape for curtains, while still delivering the refined sheen and softness expected in a suit fabric. Its durability and lustrous finish make it versatile enough to look polished as a garment while providing the graceful hang needed for window treatments. The other fabrics tend to be either too light or too stiff for both uses: crash is very crisp and weighty in a way that doesn’t translate well to tailored suits; handkerchief linen is too light and prone to wrinkling for drapery or structured suiting; China silk is lightweight and more suited to dresses or linings rather than substantial drapery or suit fabrics.