Cretonne
/krəˈtɒn/noun
A strong, usually printed cotton fabric used for upholstery and curtains.
Did you know?Cretonne is named after Créton, a place in Normandy, showing how everyday textiles often carry the hidden geography of the trade routes that made them famous.
Etymological Timeline
Pre-18th Century
French
crétonne
“A cotton textile associated with the French place name Créton”
18th Century
French
crétonne
“A durable printed cotton cloth, especially for furnishings”
19th Century
English
cretonne
“A printed cotton fabric used for curtains and upholstery”
Modern English
English
cretonne
“A heavy printed cotton fabric for household furnishings”