: a fine soft sheer fabric used especially for women's summer clothing or curtains
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Cotton voile keeps this coverlet light and breezy, and this set comes with matching shams (also 40% off).
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
Long maturation sous voile, or under a veil of yeast, gives Vin Jaune a salty, earthen complexity, bold spice, and texture that’s satiny, even unctuous—perfect for rich soups and stews.
—Anna Lee C. Iijima, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Nov. 2025
The Only Murders in the Building star changed for the reception, wearing a shorter dress that featured hand-pleated and stitched panels of cotton, silk, and linen voiles in an airy and elegant silhouette.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Sheer voile and organza fabrications give an airy feel and transparent look to a wide range of silhouettes, CottonWorks stated.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Aug. 2025
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
Long maturation sous voile, or under a veil of yeast, gives Vin Jaune a salty, earthen complexity, bold spice, and texture that’s satiny, even unctuous—perfect for rich soups and stews.
—Anna Lee C. Iijima, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Nov. 2025
The Only Murders in the Building star changed for the reception, wearing a shorter dress that featured hand-pleated and stitched panels of cotton, silk, and linen voiles in an airy and elegant silhouette.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Sheer voile and organza fabrications give an airy feel and transparent look to a wide range of silhouettes, CottonWorks stated.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Aug. 2025
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“Voile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/voile. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.
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voile
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: a soft sheer fabric used for summer dresses and for curtains
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