A lightweight, woven fabric popular for its shimmery and translucent appearance, it was historically considered a luxury textile as it was primarily made using silk and cotton. From the second half of the twentieth century onwards, it has also been manufactured using synthetic fibres such as nylon and polyester.
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ChicagoImpart Encyclopedia of Art. "Chiffon." Last updated February 17, 2026. https://imp-art.org/definitions/chiffon/.
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MLA"Chiffon." Impart Encyclopedia of Art, Feb. 17, 2026, https://imp-art.org/definitions/chiffon/.
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HarvardImpart Encyclopedia of Art (2026) Chiffon. Available at: https://imp-art.org/definitions/chiffon/ (Accessed: 3 March 2026).
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