noun
- a soft, thin fabric made from silk fibers, typically having a natural beige color
Examples
- She wore a beautiful dress made of natural pongee silk.
- The curtains were made from lightweight pongee fabric.
- Pongee is often used for summer clothing because of its breathable quality.
- The tailor recommended pongee for the lining of the jacket.
- Traditional pongee has an irregular weave that gives it character.
- The museum displayed antique garments made from Chinese pongee.