drapable

adjective

drap·​able
variants or less commonly drapeable
: fit for draping : capable of being draped
heavy drapable satins
drapability noun
Belleseime has all the qualities of antelope suede—the luster, drapability, and softness—yet is practical for today's woman. Nevada Daily Mail, 20 Sept. 1978

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“Drapable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drapable. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.

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