Faille

A glossy, soft, finely-ribbed silk-like woven fabric made from cotton, silk, or manufactured fibres. Faille fabric is one of the more substantial silk fabrics where the defined ribs are less prominent than a grosgrain since a faille is of a plain weave. Similar to most silks, this fabric is smooth, lustrous, and easy to drape, but it has an affinity for taking a crease making it a popular choice for tailored clothing.