Trade name of silk and silk-like fabrics that are characterized by a shiny, soft satin surface on one side and a "crepe" weave on the other side Also known as "crepe backed silk satin"
Trade name of silk and silk-like fabrics that are characterized by a shiny, soft, satin-like appearance
(SHAR-moose) A lightweight version of satin with a softer and more clingy look Charmeuse is a common finish with silk or rayon and has less body than traditional silk finishes
charmeuse
Hyphenation
Char·meuse
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Etymology
[ (")shär-'müz, -'m&uu ] (noun.) 1907. French, feminine of charmeur charmer, from charmer to charm.