Taffeta is best known for the soft rustling sound it makes when handled. This fabric, with its shiny, lustrous appearance, is offered in a variety of weights. This is our lightest taffetas, weighing in at 71gsm; we also have qualities at 93 and 130gsm. Taffeta is frequently sourced for ball gowns,wedding dresses, corsets, skirts, jackets and ties, as well as, curtains, wall hangings and cushions.