Plaids may be plain or twill weave. Durable medium to heavy fabric. High quality reps are often woven of wool. Fine threads yield a smooth, slick, lustrous surface. Light to medium weight.
Emphasis is on a soft touch, neutral colors and often a puckered, washed or unfinished look.
Puckers tend to be more durable than plisse' when chemically treated. Permanent puckers are woven in by loosening or relaxing some warp threads. Light to medium weight. Shantung today may be of many natural or synthetic fibers. Fabrics which imitate shantung are antique satin and antique taffeta.