What Is Organdy Fabric? Meaning, Properties & Uses

What is organdy fabric?

Organdy is a lightweight, crisp, sheer cotton with a matte finish. It holds shape because of a special finishing treatment. Check designs are available in cotton checks.

Organdy fabric in Hindi

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

Properties of organdy fabric

Property	Typical
Weight	40 to 90 GSM
Best for	dresses, kidswear, collars, overlays and craft work
Care	Cotton can usually be washed warm and ironed at a high setting

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

What is organdy fabric used for?

Common uses include dresses, kidswear, collars, overlays and craft work.

How to choose organdy fabric

Check the stiffness. Organdy softens with washing and wrinkles easily.

How to wash and care for organdy fabric

Cotton can usually be washed warm and ironed at a high setting. Pre-wash the fabric before cutting, because cotton can shrink slightly the first time.

How is organdy different from organza?

Organdy is cotton with a matte finish. Organza is silk or synthetic and shinier.

Where to see and buy organdy fabric

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