Wovens
Fabrics built on a loom by interlacing lengthwise warp and crosswise weft yarns. Wovens are generally stable, low-stretch and crisp, spanning plain, twill and satin weaves.
Cotton Poplin
A crisp, tightly woven plain-weave cotton with a smooth, lustrous face — the classic shirting fabric.
FabricDenim
A rugged warp-faced cotton twill with a coloured warp and white weft — the fabric of jeans.
FabricLinen
A cool, strong plant-fibre cloth woven from flax — highly breathable but prone to creasing.
FabricOxford Cloth
A basketweave cotton shirting with a soft, textured basket face — the classic button-down cloth.
ComparisonPoplin vs Oxford Cloth
Two classic cotton shirtings: poplin is a smooth, crisp, formal plain weave; oxford is a softer, textured basketweave.
FabricTwill Weave
A weave with diagonal ridges, giving a dense, drapey cloth that resists wrinkles and hides soil.