: a sheer often stiffened silk, rayon, or nylon net used chiefly for veils or ballet costumes
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In photos taken on Wednesday, March 11, the tennis star paired her tulle headpiece and flowers with a black Nike tank and shorts.
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Hannah Malach, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
For cocktail dresses with some fabric texture, consider this tulle midi dress or this lace sheath dress—both of which come in a multitude of spring color options.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
The tulle veil, sheer elbow gloves and Manolo Blahnik shoes Pidgeon wears while walking down the aisle are all authentic, too.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
The digital printing system enables complex artwork and color gradients to be reproduced on lightweight materials, including satin, stretch tulle, and pleated viscose—simultaneously reducing waste and simplifying production processes.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
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Hannah Malach, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
For cocktail dresses with some fabric texture, consider this tulle midi dress or this lace sheath dress—both of which come in a multitude of spring color options.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
The tulle veil, sheer elbow gloves and Manolo Blahnik shoes Pidgeon wears while walking down the aisle are all authentic, too.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
The digital printing system enables complex artwork and color gradients to be reproduced on lightweight materials, including satin, stretch tulle, and pleated viscose—simultaneously reducing waste and simplifying production processes.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Tulle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tulle. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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noun
: a fine netlike fabric used chiefly for veils, evening dresses, or ballet costumes
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