Zephyr or zephyr cloth is a sheer, lightweight cotton fabric, usually plain woven, used for dresses, blouses, and shirts. It may be striped or checked. It is named after Zephyr, the Greek god of the west wind.
References
- Textile Institute (Manchester, England) (1975). Farnfield, Carolyn A.; Alvey, P.J. (eds.). Textile Terms and Definitions (7th ed.). Manchester, England: Textile Institute. p. 223. ISBN 9780900739170. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
- ^ Tortora, Phyllis G.; Merkel, Robert S. (1996-01-10). Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles (7th ed.). New York: Fairchild Publications. p. 647. ISBN 9780870057076.
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