Oh my gosh, this is a wonderful featherweight lame jersey, far more wonderful in real life! It's backed with black, is semi-sheer with liquid drape, and has a good bit of stretch and perfect springback in the width only. The color is difficult to describe or pin down, but it's a smokey blue like PANTONE 15-4309 with a metallic sheen and backed with black. Perfect for trendy tops and tees, slinky dresses (lined), anything that calls for a liquid lame jersey! Please test first if you choose to hand wash at home, or dry clean.