A sheer, lightweight fabric made from wool or silk, often used for clothing that allows air to flow through it.
From French 'barège,' believed to originate from Barèges, a town in the Pyrenees mountains of France known for its production of thermal springs and fine fabrics in the 18th century.
Barège fabric became extremely fashionable in Victorian times because it was thin enough to wear in summer heat but still elegant—it's like the ancient ancestor of modern moisture-wicking athletic wear!
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