Challis, sometimes referred to as challie [1] or chally, [2] is a lightweight woven fabric, originally a silk-and- wool blend, which can also be made from a single fibre, such as cotton, silk or wool, [3] or from man-made fabrics such as rayon. [4] It was first manufactured in Norwich, England, in about 1832, when it was designed as a thin, soft material similar to Norwich crepe, but matte-textured rather than glossy, and more pliable. [3] [5] It was being exported to Australia in 1833. [6] Challis could be made with woven designs, or printed. [5] 'French challis' has a glossy finish. [3] The designs were often floral, paisley, or geometric, [7] and based on French silk patterns. [3]
The term is derived from an Anglo-Indian word, shallee, which means 'soft'. [7] At least one source suggests the term is American Indian. [8]
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Challis, sometimes referred to as challie [1] or chally, [2] is a lightweight woven fabric, originally a silk-and- wool blend, which can also be made from a single fibre, such as cotton, silk or wool, [3] or from man-made fabrics such as rayon. [4] It was first manufactured in Norwich, England, in about 1832, when it was designed as a thin, soft material similar to Norwich crepe, but matte-textured rather than glossy, and more pliable. [3] [5] It was being exported to Australia in 1833. [6] Challis could be made with woven designs, or printed. [5] 'French challis' has a glossy finish. [3] The designs were often floral, paisley, or geometric, [7] and based on French silk patterns. [3]
The term is derived from an Anglo-Indian word, shallee, which means 'soft'. [7] At least one source suggests the term is American Indian. [8]
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