Which fabric is sheer and drapes well, used for drapery and shirts?

• A. Organdy
• B. Plisse
• C. Crinoline
• D. Drapery sheer

Answer: (D)

Sheer fabrics are lightweight and translucent, and how they fall when hung or worn—their drape—defines their best uses. A fabric described as drapery sheer combines see-through clarity with a soft, flowing fall, making it ideal for both curtains and lightweight shirts. This balance lets light pass through while still hanging smoothly and elegantly, which is exactly what you want for drapery and for shirts. Organdy is also sheer but has a crisp, stiff hand, so it doesn’t drape gracefully. Crinoline is stiff and structured, used for shape rather than fluid drape. Plisse has a puckered texture and isn’t defined by sheer drape characteristics. So the fabric that fits this description best is drapery sheer.