A stiff, heavy fabric with a crinkled surface, made from wool, silk, or synthetic fibers and often used for formal wear.
From French 'crêpon,' derived from 'crêpe' (crepe fabric). The crinkled appearance comes from the specialized weaving and finishing process that creates permanent crimps.
Crepon fabric was hugely popular in Victorian fashion for the way it created a sophisticated, almost three-dimensional texture in dresses—the crimping isn't just aesthetic but actually helps the fabric hold its shape and resist wrinkles.
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