Challis (fabric)
Challis, sometimes referred to as challie[1] or chally,[2] is a lightweight woven fabric, originally a silk-and-wool blend, which can also be made from a single fibre, such as cotton, silk or wool,[3] or from man-made fabrics such as rayon.[4] It was first manufactured in Norwich, England, in about 1832, when it was designed as a thin, soft material similar to Norwich crape, but matt-textured rather than glossy, and more pliable.[3][5] Challis could be made with woven designs, or printed.[5] 'French challis' has a glossy finish.[3] The designs were often floral, paisley, or geometric,[6] and based on French silk patterns.[3]
The term is derived from an Anglo-Indian word, shallee, which means 'soft'.[6] At least one source suggests the term is American Indian.[7]
References
- ↑ Victorian Fashions and Costumes from Harper's Bazar, 1867-1898, by Stella Blum; published 1974 by Courier Corporation; via Google Books
- ↑ Bulletin of the National Association of Wool Manufacturers, volume 23, page 144; edited by S.N. Dexter North; published 1893; via Google Books
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