: a sheer often stiffened silk, rayon, or nylon net used chiefly for veils or ballet costumes
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Using faux chenille, a fabric manipulation technique that creates layered textures, Threadapeutic produces richly tactile works that can take three months to complete, such as Gather and Shore wall hangings made from lace, brocade and tulle scraps.
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Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The dresses, in muted shades ranging from pale pink to pearl gray, cream and black, contrast layers of vaporous tulle and organza with long ruffled skirts and collared capes in satin or taffeta edged with lace.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
Dockery wore a white satin dress by Emilia Wickstead and a tulle veil for their nuptials, while Waller-Bridge opted for a navy blue suit.
—Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
The bottom half was a sparkly tulle design that stopped just above her ankles.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The dresses, in muted shades ranging from pale pink to pearl gray, cream and black, contrast layers of vaporous tulle and organza with long ruffled skirts and collared capes in satin or taffeta edged with lace.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
Dockery wore a white satin dress by Emilia Wickstead and a tulle veil for their nuptials, while Waller-Bridge opted for a navy blue suit.
—Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
The bottom half was a sparkly tulle design that stopped just above her ankles.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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“Tulle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tulle. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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tulle
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: a fine netlike fabric used chiefly for veils, evening dresses, or ballet costumes
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