Tagged “cotton”
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Cotton Poplin
A crisp, tightly woven plain-weave cotton with a smooth, lustrous face — the classic shirting fabric.
Read entry → FabricCotton-Elastane Jersey
A single jersey with a small elastane content added for two-way stretch and shape recovery.
Read entry → FabricDenim
A rugged warp-faced cotton twill with a coloured warp and white weft — the fabric of jeans.
Read entry → FabricFrench Terry
A knit with a smooth face and soft looped back — the mid-weight fabric of sweatshirts and joggers.
Read entry → FabricInterlock Knit
A double-knit fabric that looks the same on both sides, smoother and more stable than single jersey.
Read entry → FabricMercerised Cotton
Cotton treated under caustic tension to gain lustre, strength and better dye uptake — a finish, not a fibre.
Read entry → FabricOxford Cloth
A basketweave cotton shirting with a soft, textured basket face — the classic button-down cloth.
Read entry → ComparisonPoplin vs Oxford Cloth
Two classic cotton shirtings: poplin is a smooth, crisp, formal plain weave; oxford is a softer, textured basketweave.
Read entry → FabricSingle Jersey
The basic weft-knit fabric — smooth face, looped back, with lengthwise stretch — the T-shirt staple.
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