BRITTANY TAFFETA MIDI DRESS

Taffeta is a crisp, plain-woven fabric made most often from silk, but it can also be woven with polyester, nylon, acetate, or other synthetic fibers. Taffeta fabric typically has a lustrous, shiny appearance. Taffeta can vary in weight from light to medium and in levels of sheerness, depending on the type of fiber used and the tightness of the weave.

Taffeta is made using the plain-weave technique, which has a single weft thread going over and under a single warp thread, creating a checkerboard pattern. What makes taffeta unique is that the threads are twisted as they are woven, which creates the stiffness and structure of the resulting fabric.

Taffeta was originally made from silk, but in the twentieth century, manufacturers began weaving taffeta out of semi-synthetic fibers like rayon and synthetic fibers like nylon, polyester, and acetate. Polyester taffeta is the most popular type of taffeta today, as it is inexpensive and mimics silk well.

Its Advantages include:

• Luxurious. Taffeta is a shimmery, crisp fabric has created many iconic looks. The shimmer comes from the type of fiber used to make taffeta, such as silk or rayon.
• Pliable. Taffeta is a stiff fabric that can create a beautiful, structural silhouette. Taffeta also doesn’t lose its shape over time.
• Doesn’t pill. Taffeta fabric doesn’t pill and maintains its smooth surface.

Wash with cold water. Hot water can cause dyes to bleed.

Use gentle detergent.

Do not wring or twist the garment to avoid damaging the fabric and ruining the shape.

Hang to dry in a well-ventilated area not in direct sunlight.

Use a low-heat iron if needed.

We appreciate your support for Desirée Iyama the label and we want you to be completely satisfied with your online purchase. As all products are made to order to your own size or custom measurements, we are unable to issue a refund if you change your mind. 

Please visit our size guide page to ensure you choose your correct size or leave your own measurements in the notes when you checkout. If unsure, or your mind changes within 2 days of purchase, please email hello@desireeiyamathelabel.com with any questions.

We accept free alterations for all domestic (Lagos) orders if the fit is not as desired, please email hello@desireeiyamathelabel.com within 3 days of delivery and a return address or pick-up option will be provided to you. 

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