: a fine soft sheer fabric used especially for women's summer clothing or curtains
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Production of Vin Jaune involves allowing evaporation to proceed, promoting the growth of a thin layer of yeast on the surface, called the voile (or veil), which creates a style most comparable to Fino Sherry from Spain.
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Modern Heirloom’s playful quilt is made from extra-lightweight cotton voile that’s perfect for spring.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
The soft voile cotton button-up top is cropped and features a scoop neckline.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
The organic cotton voile with lines of stitching across the length of the coverlet give it an airy quality.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Feb. 2026
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Modern Heirloom’s playful quilt is made from extra-lightweight cotton voile that’s perfect for spring.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
The soft voile cotton button-up top is cropped and features a scoop neckline.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
The organic cotton voile with lines of stitching across the length of the coverlet give it an airy quality.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Feb. 2026
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“Voile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/voile. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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voile
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: a soft sheer fabric used for summer dresses and for curtains
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