A fabric with a granular, wrinkled surface. It is formed from cross-linked yarns by weaving or using strongly overdrawn thread, to obtain a slightly curled finish.
The strands are twisted in S or Z forms and further crimped by washing. Made from wool, silk, cotton, linen and twill, more recently Crêpe has also been made with polyester fibres.
Crêpe comes from the French word for "pancake", and in turn from the Latin "crispus" meaning wrinkled.