No More Pretending to Know! A Detailed Explanation of the Differences Between Tulle and Organza.
2018.11.28 published
There Are Many Types of Wedding Dress Fabrics!
Once you start choosing a wedding dress, you'll become more familiar with the fabrics used.
There are many types of fabrics for wedding dresses, and depending on the fabric, the dress's expression and atmosphere can change ♡
Silk and satin have a sleek feel, taffeta offers a firmer texture with strong shadows, while tulle and organza are light and airy...
Many of you might already know the standard fabrics to some extent!
What's the Difference Between Tulle and Organza?
Among the various fabrics for wedding dresses, "tulle" and "organza" are often mistakenly judged.
They both have a somewhat airy feel and are used in dresses and veils, but…
There aren’t many who can explain their differences in detail!
In this article, we will introduce the differences between tulle and organza fabrics, which are often confused, along with examples of wedding dresses and colored dresses made from each fabric.
What is Organza?
Let’s start with an explanation of organza.
"Organza" is not a name for a specific material, but a general term for a type of processing. Within organza, there are variations made from materials like rayon, polyester, and silk (crepe).
Silk organza, known as "silk organza," is a premium fabric.
Organza has a semi-translucent quality due to special processing. It has a soft feel that allows light to pass through, giving it a feminine impression ♡ Additionally, despite being a thin fabric, it also has elasticity and gives an impression of volume.
What is Tulle?
Now, what kind of fabric is tulle?
Tulle is a mesh fabric made by intertwining threads to form hexagonal nets. The coarseness of the mesh can vary, but the structure is similar to that of a facial cleansing net.
Unlike organza, tulle is not strictly considered "fabric." Surprising, right…!
Tulle fabric is characterized by its firmness and volume. Depending on the softness, it can be classified into soft tulle and hard tulle.
Most tulle fabrics are made from polyester or nylon.
Although they may seem similar, organza and tulle are actually quite different. While their appearance from afar or in photos can be difficult to distinguish, you should be able to clearly tell the difference when you hold them in your hands.
Here are some examples of wedding dresses made from organza and tulle ♩
Organza Wedding Dresses
The "Grace" wedding dress by Hatsuko Endo features a skirt made of soft organza that flows gracefully to the floor. It exudes a luxurious royal atmosphere.
Another dress by Hatsuko Endo is "Sofia," a sophisticated colored dress in a muted blush. It is available in off-white, pink, blue, and red—making it a popular choice ♡
KIYOKO HATA×marry's favorite patterned dress features floral prints on organza fabric.
The hydrangea dress combines multiple colors of organza fabric.
Next, let's take a look at wedding dresses made from tulle ♡
Tulle Wedding Dresses
The "Baby's Breath Dress" by Kiyoko Hata×marry features a fluffy white tulle skirt sprinkled with baby's breath flowers. The volume unique to tulle is truly charming ♡
Kiyoko Hata×marry's "Snow Dress" features gray tulle fabric printed with snowflakes. The sheer layers of tulle create a beautiful gradient effect.
Tulle or Organza? Which Team Are You On? ♡
We introduced the differences between the standard wedding dress fabrics, tulle and organza.
Knowing the properties of each fabric will make trying on wedding dresses even more enjoyable.
Make sure to try on both tulle and organza dresses! ♡
➡ What’s the Difference Between Silk and Satin?