CRETONNE, the name of a class of printed cotton fabrics used chiefly for furniture upholstery, hangings, window drapery, many other household purposes, and are also made into smocks, fancy overalls, etc. The finer and lighter textures of cretonnes are also made into fancy overalls and other garments for women and children. The name is said to be derived from Creton, a village in Normandy where linen was made. (See also CALICO PRINTING.)