Woven fabric

Gauze

A lightweight open fabric family provides a sheer, airy surface.

Also searched as: Open-weave gauze

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Schematic motif family, not an exact swatch or registered design. Color, scale and repeats vary; closely related names can overlap in trade use.

How it is made

Widely spaced yarns create an open cloth. The name can cover plain-woven versions and fabrics using leno crossings, so the exact construction needs inspection.

How to recognize it

Light passes readily through visible spaces between yarns.

Common uses

  • Summer blouses
  • Loose dresses
  • Sheer curtains

What to distinguish

Gauze is broader than leno. The fabric name alone does not establish medical suitability or any tested performance.

Sources & further reading

Research checked 2026-09-27. Descriptions are original summaries; references support terminology and construction, not every product sold under a name.

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