souple
/ˈsuːpl/adjective
Especially in souple silk. Designating silk from which only a portion of the gummy sericin component has been removed and which is less soft and lustrous than silk which is free of sericin.
- In souple silk, gum removal accounts for a weight loss of typically 5–15%..
Origin
Early 19th century. From French souple.
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