I was wondering.....updated with info
what type of tulle is best for a veil, regular or bridal illusion? What is the difference?
TIA
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Here is some helpful info I found. I decided to go with bridal illusion.
Materials
Standard veil materials range in weight and opacity as follows: tulle, bridal illusion, silk tulle, English netting, organza, and chiffon.
Tulle is the lightest, sheerest, and stiffest of the materials. It has the most pouf and body and is best for very full looks. Nylon.
Bridal Illusion is the most commonly used material. It is softer than tulle but equally sheer. Because it is less stiff it drapes more smoothly for less pouf. This is also made in a glimmer finish which runs the material through a glazing process to create a glittery finish that photographs beautifully. Nylon.
Silk Tulle is very rare in North America but common in Europe . It has the sheerness of illusion but the drape of silk so it drapes very smoothly. Silk or polyester.
English Netting is the heaviest material that still has the look of netting. It drapes very richly and has no pouf. Polyester is the most common.
Organza is a solid fabric that has some stiffness but is sheer. It often has a shiny or pearled shimmer to it. Because it is a fabric instead of a netting, organza must be edged or it will fray. Organza and Chiffon are generally too thick for blushers. Since they are prone to snags, sweep, chapel, or cathedral lengths are generally avoided. Silk or polyester.
Chiffon is a soft fluid fabric which is usually a matte finish. It drapes very well. Like organza, chiffon must be edged or it will fray. Organza and Chiffon are generally too thick for blushers. Since they are prone to snags, sweep, chapel, or cathedral lengths are generally avoided. Silk or polyester.
TIA
***Thanx girls
Materials
Standard veil materials range in weight and opacity as follows: tulle, bridal illusion, silk tulle, English netting, organza, and chiffon.
Tulle is the lightest, sheerest, and stiffest of the materials. It has the most pouf and body and is best for very full looks. Nylon.
Bridal Illusion is the most commonly used material. It is softer than tulle but equally sheer. Because it is less stiff it drapes more smoothly for less pouf. This is also made in a glimmer finish which runs the material through a glazing process to create a glittery finish that photographs beautifully. Nylon.
Silk Tulle is very rare in North America but common in Europe . It has the sheerness of illusion but the drape of silk so it drapes very smoothly. Silk or polyester.
English Netting is the heaviest material that still has the look of netting. It drapes very richly and has no pouf. Polyester is the most common.
Organza is a solid fabric that has some stiffness but is sheer. It often has a shiny or pearled shimmer to it. Because it is a fabric instead of a netting, organza must be edged or it will fray. Organza and Chiffon are generally too thick for blushers. Since they are prone to snags, sweep, chapel, or cathedral lengths are generally avoided. Silk or polyester.
Chiffon is a soft fluid fabric which is usually a matte finish. It drapes very well. Like organza, chiffon must be edged or it will fray. Organza and Chiffon are generally too thick for blushers. Since they are prone to snags, sweep, chapel, or cathedral lengths are generally avoided. Silk or polyester.
