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Veil Fabrics: Silk, Tulle, Illusion and Netting
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 look and feel are important to you, take time to clarify the material before buying your veil.
Strictly speaking, most veils are made from
some type of netting. When you think of net, however, you probably envision
large-mesh Russian or French style netting. Short
birdcage veils and hat veils are
often made with this coarser-weave veil netting.
English netting
This is a fine, soft netting, more opaque and stiffer than bridal
illusion or silk.
"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.
Other veil material
Custom-made veils are also available in a variety of other material to match your
gown. With a little research, you can find organza (a semi-transparent stiff
fabric), chiffon (opaque and gently-flowing material) and point d'esprit (a
stiffer, tightly woven bridal illusion adorned with small dots) veils.
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