faille

American  

[fahyl, feyl, fa-y^uh] / faɪl, feɪl, ˈfa yə /

noun

1. a soft, transversely ribbed fabric of silk, rayon, or lightweight taffeta.

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faille British  

/ feɪl, faj /

noun

1. a soft light ribbed fabric of silk, rayon, or taffeta

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Etymology

Origin of faille

1520–30; < Middle French, Old French; of obscure origin

Example Sentences

The piece, made of vivid bits of silk, faille, taffeta and satin, depicts starry constellations, kites and doves – a joyful and precisely crafted celebration of life that took Klewicke 20 years to finish.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 26, 2023

“It felt very fresh and modern right now to create something really delicate with embroidery comprised of floral cutout faille on dainty Chantilly lace,” said Fernando Garcia, a creative director at Oscar de la Renta.

From New York Times • Apr. 22, 2021

And I did, in a resplendent bespoke Tom Ford double-faced faille cape and cardinal-like coat with a sash.

From The Guardian • May 23, 2020

Seydoux’s white-belted gown with a halter top and voluminous skirt is made of organic silk faille, crafted from a new Red Carpet Green Dress textile crafted of Tencel Luxe yarn.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2020

The next morning, Francie dressed in her new navy blue faille suit with the white georgette crepe blouse and her Sunday patent leather pumps.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith