28gsm Nylon Monofilament Plain Weave — Ultra-Light Sheer Fabric with A Crisp Hand | 55"

28gsm nylon monofilament plain weave. Smooth and slick the moment you touch it — the yarn is a single filament, so the surface feels cleaner and more uniform than multifilament fabric. It's light, but not limp. There's a slight crispness to it that gives it just enough body to hold a shape without being stiff. 140cm wide, 55 inches.

For its weight, it holds up surprisingly well. The monofilament yarn resists snagging and fraying during cutting and sewing — it doesn't have those fuzzy loose fibers that catch on everything. It's not indestructible, but it's not fragile either. Use it right and it holds its own.

Lightweight linings that disappear inside a garment, summer cover-ups, delicate overlays. If you're making something that needs to feel cool against the skin and keep its shape without adding any weight, this fits. The slight crispness also makes it a good pick for structured sheer pieces that need to hold a fold or a pleat.

1. What's the difference between monofilament and multifilament plain weave?

Monofilament uses a single smooth nylon strand per yarn — so the surface feels slicker and looks more uniform. Multifilament is made of many tiny fibers twisted together, so it's softer and has a bit more texture. This monofilament version has a cleaner look and a slightly crispier hand — it holds a crease better and doesn't fuzz up. If you want soft and fluffy, go multifilament. If you want smooth and clean, this is it.

2. At 28gsm, is this see-through?

Yes, it's sheer — that's the point. It's made for layering, not for coverage. Use it as a lining, an overlay, or a delicate cover-up where you want the fabric to be barely there. If you need something opaque at a similar weight, this isn't the one.

3. Is it scratchy? Can it be worn next to skin?

Not scratchy at all. The single filament yarn has no loose fibers to irritate the skin — it feels cool and smooth. For linings in lightweight dresses or blouses, it works well directly against the body. The hand feel is one of the main reasons people pick monofilament over other options at this weight.

4. How does this compare to your nylon mesh fabrics?

Completely different structure. Mesh has an open net weave with visible holes — it's for volume and breathable layers. This is a plain weave, so it's a flat smooth sheet with no holes. It drapes differently too — less puffy volume, more of a clean liquid drape. If you need airy and bouncy, go mesh. If you need smooth and sleek, go with this plain weave.

5. Can this fabric be dyed or printed?

Yes. Nylon takes dye well and this monofilament weave holds color evenly. Digital printing works nicely on the smooth surface — the lack of texture gives you a clean print result. If you're planning to dye or print in bulk, just let us know and we can sort out the details for your order.