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Batiste

1. A sheer, woven, mercerized fabric of combed cotton or polyester/cotton resembling nainsook, only finer, with a lengthwise streak. 2. A rayon fabric decorated with dobby woven striped and Jacquard florals. 3. A smooth, fine, woven fabric, lighter that challis and very similar to nun's veiling.

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