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Ninon is a lightweight, sheer fabric made with plain or leno weaving. It is a suitable material for curtains, evening wear and lingerie. Ninon is made with variety of filament yarns such as polyester, silk, rayon or nylon.
History
Ninon is a French derivation from the name Anne.
Types
Initially there were two types of Ninons, single and double. The difference was with the number of ply or the twisted yarns used in weaving: one, two, or three. The finest and single Ninons are more popular. Ninon has an open mesh-like appearance and a crisp hand feel.
It is made in a variety of tight smooth weaves, open lacy patterns. It is described as very delicate or lightweight and is sometimes referred to as "French tergal". It is available in a variety of solid colors and tone-on-tone woven vertical stripes. Some ninon fabrics have embroidered borders.
Use
Ninon is mostly used in drapery and curtains. It is also used in blouses, bodice, dresses such as evening wear and in certain lingerie.