Which fabric uses filament warp yarn?

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

Answer: (D)

Filament warp yarns are long, continuous fibers used in the lengthwise direction to give a fabric a smooth surface, strong drape, and sheen. Silk fabrics aimed at drapery often use filament warp yarns because the uninterrupted filaments create a lustrous, fluid fall that holds up well when hung and draped.

Tussah Silk drapery fits this need: it’s a silk fabric designed for drapery, and its warp is typically made from silk filaments to achieve that glossy, elegant drape. The other fabrics listed generally rely on spun yarns in the warp or have textures that don’t depend on filament warps—crash is a heavy, textured fabric; handkerchief linen is flax woven from spun yarns; China Silk can be silk but isn’t the drapery-weight silk example highlighted here.