17/06/2026
Acetate crepe: texture designed for everyday tailoring
The crepe material shown in these photos is made from 74% acetate and 26% viscose, combining acetate’s smooth drape and subtle sheen with viscose’s soft, comfortable hand feel.
Crepe fabric is known for its softly textured, slightly grainy surface and elegant movement. In acetate crepe, this effect is created through the choice of yarn, fabric construction and finishing process. Acetate cellulose filament yarns can be woven using high-twist yarns, often with controlled S and Z twist directions, helping the fabric develop its signature crepe texture.
When dope-dyed acetate yarn is used, the colour is already integrated into the yarn itself. This helps the final fabric achieve deep, even shades such as black, navy or rich seasonal colours, while supporting a more consistent appearance across the fabric surface.
Acetate can also be blended with other fibres to create different crepe qualities. It may be combined with silk for a more luxurious hand feel, viscose for extra softness, wool for more structure, or elastane when additional flexibility is needed.
Although crepe is often associated with dresses, its use goes much further. Acetate crepe can be suitable for blouses, skirts, wide-leg trousers, tailored tops, lightweight jackets, scarves and refined linings.
From the inside texture to the outside surface, acetate crepe shows how yarn choice can shape the final fabric — visually, technically and emotionally.