Definitions for "Pongee"
Keywords:  silk, ecru, tussah, nubs, slubs
A fabric of undyed silk from India and China.
1. a plain weave, light to medium weight silk fabric with slubs and nubs on the surface. Often found in a natural light tan color. 2. a plain weave light to medium weight fabric with a smooth surface . May be of cotton or manufactured fibers such as polyester . Used for dresses, blouses, pajamas, linings.
(pon jE'): a soft, thin, silk cloth, usually left in its natural light brown color