Understanding Net and Tulle in Dupattas
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Net and tulle both bring a delicate, sheer quality to dupattas, though the two fabrics differ in weave and overall feel in ways that genuinely affect how they drape and behave once worn for a full event. Net has a slightly more open, structured weave, often finished with embroidery or embellishment that gives it real body despite its lightness.
Tulle, by contrast, is finer and more delicate, with a softer, more ethereal quality that suits bridal wear particularly well but requires considerably more careful handling to avoid snagging or tearing during a long day. Its extreme lightness also means it drapes more loosely, catching air and movement in a way denser net simply cannot replicate.
Both fabrics benefit enormously from careful storage, since their delicate structure snags easily on jewellery, rough hands or nearby fabric if handled carelessly during wear or storage. Choosing between them usually comes down to how much structure and embellishment you want the dupatta to carry, given that net supports embroidery more readily than sheer, delicate tulle.