Taffeta is the term used to describe a group of fabrics of different fiber content rayon, acetate, nylon, alone or in combination. It is a plain weave fabric but the filling yarn is heavier than the warp yarn, giving a fine ribbed appearance. Actually, taffeta has approximately the same number of yarns in each direction, forming a firm, close weave with a characteristic du luster and a stiffness that produces a rustle. Terms used to describe definite types of taffeta are Loom-finished Ta etaN: Most taffeta fabrics are loom-finished. The