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]
References
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^ S.N. Dexter North (1893).
"Bulletin of the National Association of Wool Manufacturers". Vol. 23. p. 144.
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{{ cite magazine}}: Cite magazine requires|magazine=( help) - ^ a b c d Dooley, William Henry (1924). Textiles for Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools. Istodia Publishing LLC. pp. 66–67. ISBN 9781449589363.
- ^ Stauffer, Jeanne (2004). Sewing Smart with Fabric. DRG Wholesale. p. 106. ISBN 9781592170180.
- ^ a b James, John (1857). History of the worsted manufacture in England: from the earliest times; with introductory notices of the manufacture among the ancient nations, and during the middle ages. Longman, Brown, Green, Longmans, and Roberts. p. 436.
- ^ "THE arrival of the Mary". Sydney Herald. January 14, 1833. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
- ^ a b Maitra, K. K. (2007). Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Clothing and Textiles. Mittal Publications. p. 72. ISBN 9788183242059.
- ^ Pizutto, Joseph James; Arthur Price; Allen C. Cohen (1987). Fabric science. Fairchild Publications. p. 352. ISBN 9780870055829. Retrieved 16 July 2013.
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