Batiste

Also: cambric (close relative)

Batiste is a fine, soft, lightweight plain-woven fabric, originally linen and now often cotton.

Batiste is one of the finest plain-woven cloths: smooth, slightly sheer and soft. Originally a linen made in northern France and Flanders, it is now usually cotton or a cotton blend.

How is it used?

For lingerie, christening gowns, handkerchiefs, blouses and as a lining or underlining. It is the classic ground for whitework and heirloom sewing. Cambric is a closely related fine cloth.

Sources

Batiste (AAT 300183634). Getty Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Batiste (Q489636). Wikidata

How is it used?

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