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Best See-through Materials for sewing

What are the materials termed as sheer, transparent, diaphenous?

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Netting

This fabric is usually knitted with small to large holes. Netting made of polyester fibers is stiffer than the netting fabric made of rayon

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Tulle is an ultra-sheer fabric while semi sheer fabrics like Chiffon, Georgette, voile are not completely see-through. 

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Silk Organza is a fine soft sheer fabric with a little crispy feel; Polyester organza is a little more stiffer and a little less transparent 

Organza

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Organdy Organdy is a crisp sheer fabric made of cotton fibers.  Marquisette is another crisp sheer mesh fabric