Transparent material is a type of material that allows light to pass through it. GLASS, ACETATE, ORGANZA, and ISINGLASS are all examples of transparent materials. GLASS is a type of hard, brittle material made from sand, soda, and lime. ACETATE is a type of plastic made from cellulose ACETATE. ORGANZA is a type of sheer fabric made from silk or nylon. ISINGLASS is a type of gelatin made from the swim bladders of certain fish. All of these materials are transparent and allow light to pass through them.