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Veil Tulles and Bridal Illusion
You may have noticed that some veils appear delicate and sheer, while others are more opaque and/or stiffer. This is due in part to the fabric and weave from which the veil is made. Silk, nylon, polyester, and cotton are common veil materials. They are woven into various tulles, bridal illusion, and netting, each with different characteristics. A silk tulle veil, for example, feels more luxurious and is sheerer sheerer than nylon netting made with a courser weave. Terminology sometimes differs, depending on your specific vendor, so if the specific look and feel are important to you, take time to clarify the material before buying your veil.
"Tulle" tends to be used as a generic term for veil fabric, as most veils are
made with some type of tulle. It is a readily available fine mesh netting,
generally made from silk, nylon, or rayon. You can easily find the more
common types of tulle at any local or
online fabric store.
Silk Tulle
A veil made from silk tulle is sheer and soft. It drapes closely around the
bride or down her back, giving the veil a "non-poufy", fluid appearance.
Vintage veils made before nylon became popular -- pre-1950s -- were often
made from silk tulle. A modern silk tulle veil is more expensive than most
veils due to silk's premium price.
Bridal Illusion
Many veils today are made from "bridal illusion," which is a very fine diamond or
hexagonal mesh typically made of nylon or polyester. Bridal illusion veils
are sheer and soft (but stiffer and fuller-bodied than silk) and come in a
wide variety of colors.
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