Venecia is the proprietary name for a fabric manufactured in Korea. It was introduced in about 2005 and is a blend of 92% nylon

Nylon

Nylon is a generic designation for a family of synthetic polymers known generically as polyamides, first produced on February 28, 1935, by Wallace Carothers at DuPont's research facility at the DuPont Experimental Station...

 and 8% spandex

Spandex

Spandex or elastane is a synthetic fibre known for its exceptional elasticity. It is strong, but less durable than natural Latex, its major non-synthetic competitor. It is a polyurethane-polyurea copolymer that was co-invented in 1959 by chemists C. L. Sandquist and Joseph Shivers at DuPont's...

. It has become popular due to more desirable characteristics such as a cooler feel to the skin and wrinkle resistant. It is a relatively thin, dense, stretchy latex with polyester or nylon fibers. In 2007 Venecia fabrics became very popular for women's dresses, tops and lingerie.