Plural of grosgrain: heavy fabrics with prominent crosswise ribs, or ribbons made from this material.
From French gros (large) and grain (texture). The plural form refers to multiple types, pieces, or yards of this distinctive fabric.
Grosgrain is experiencing a revival in fashion! The fabric became especially popular in the 1950s because the ridges could hold millinery shapes and create crisp bows that never drooped.
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