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Grosgrain (pronounced /'gro?gre?n/) or also gros-grain, and rarely gros grain is a type of fabric characterized by its ribbed appearance. In grosgrain the weft is heavier than the warp, creating prominent transverse ribs. It is called a "corded" fabric since the weft resembles a fine cord. Grosgrain is a plain weave corded fabric, with heavier cords than in poplin but lighter than in faille.
Grosgrain has a very dull appearance with little luster, however it is also very strong. It is a firm, close-woven, fine-corded fabric.[4] While Grosgrain fabric is generally black, it can be many different colors, and grosgrain ribbon comes in a large variety of colors and patterns.
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