This Silk Artistic Multi Stripe Charmeuse is a lightweight, luxurious, soft, and shiny fabric generally used in eveningwear, lingerie and bridal/wedding. The name ‰ÛÏcharmeuse‰۝ translates from French as ‰ÛÏcharming woman‰۝. The fabric‰۪s gorgeous shine and soft drape make it ideal for bias cut gowns, skirts, and other garments as it naturally clings to the body. Charmeuse can also be used as a decadent garment lining fabric. It can be challenging to work with, but silk charmeuse is a unique and beautiful fabric that just can‰۪t be duplicated.