What Is Crinkle Fabric? Meaning, Properties & Uses

What is crinkle fabric?

Crinkle fabrics have a permanent crushed texture that hides creases and needs no ironing. Viscose and poly chiffon crinkles are available in dyed and printed forms.

Crinkle fabric in Hindi

In Hindi, crinkle fabric is written as क्रिंकल. In everyday Indian trade talk you will also hear it called "crinkle kapda" or "crinkle cloth".

Properties of crinkle fabric

Property	Typical
Weight	30 to 120 GSM
Best for	dupattas, dresses, tops, kaftans and scarves
Care	Sheer fabrics are best hand-washed or machine-washed in a mesh bag on a gentle cycle, then dried flat

GSM is grams per square metre. Convert it to weight per metre with our GSM calculator.

What is crinkle fabric used for?

Common uses include dupattas, dresses, tops, kaftans and scarves.

How to choose crinkle fabric

Check fibre and weight. Crinkle viscose is soft and flowing, while poly crinkle holds texture better.

How to wash and care for crinkle fabric

Sheer fabrics are best hand-washed or machine-washed in a mesh bag on a gentle cycle, then dried flat. Press with a cool iron on the reverse, and use fine needles and a small stitch length when sewing.

Does crinkle fabric need ironing?

No. The crinkle is part of the finish and ironing can flatten it.

Where to see and buy crinkle fabric

You can browse real crinkle fabric designs, with prices per metre, in our crinkle fabric collection. Trade buyers can ask for samples and bulk pricing through our contact page.