light- to midweight [[100367|silk]] or wool fabric with a grainy and lightly corrugated surface structure which is accentuated by its transverse arrangement. Used most commonly in [[100954|linen weave]]; its characteristic look is given by the use of fancy [[100263|yarn]]. Used for ladies dresses, and in heavyweight form for ladies' suits and coats. The name is taken from the French "friser" - to curl - in reference to the crimped surface of the fabric.