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panne

panne

1 9.1
A soft, shiny velvet fabric with the hairs pressed to lie one way
  • noun
  • /pæn/
  • Specialized
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  • The dress was made of luxurious panne velvet that shimmered under the lights.
  • panne velvet

Examples

  • She chose a panne fabric for her evening gown.

  • The designer chose panne for the evening gown to give it a luxurious sheen.

  • Her jacket was made of deep blue panne that caught the light beautifully.

  • They admired the soft texture of the panne used in the upholstery.

  • The dress was made of beautiful panne.

  • She chose a deep blue panne velvet fabric for her theater costume to add a touch of elegance.

  • The furniture was upholstered in soft panne velvet, creating a rich and inviting atmosphere.

Synonyms

velvet
vspanne
149 2.5

A soft cloth with many short raised threads used for clothes and curtains

is a version with its pile pressed flat to create a shiny finish
velveteen
vspanne
4 7.2

A soft cotton cloth with short, thick raised threads

is made from richer material and has its pile pressed flat for shine

Surface Forms

panne singular
pannes plural

Etymology

Panne comes from French and first meant a kind of velvet whose soft fibers are pressed flat to make it shiny. So, when you see panne, think of velvet 'pressed' in one direction to give a smooth, light-catching surface.