Fabric Name Cambric

Fibre content Type of yarn No. of plies Count Construction Weight Width Weave Coloration/print 100% Cotton or P/C blends Carded/ combed spun yarn Single ply X single ply 40s X 40s 60s X 60s 60X50 90X80 120gsm-140gsm 44 inches Plain weave Off white, full white, or piece dyed and available as Direct, Discharge prints Optional- Mercerized, easy care finishes. When a fabric is given highly glazed calendar finish, it is called polished cotton or chintz or glazed cotton.

Sample

End uses
Mens bottom weights, bed spreads, pillow covers, table cloth, curtains & screens.

Finishes Remarks

Fabric Name Poplin

Fibre content Type of yarn No. of plies Count Construction Weight Width Weave Coloration/print 100% Cotton or P/C blends Carded/combed yarn Single ply X Single ply 40sX20s - 80s X 60s 60X50 90X80 120gsm-140gsm 44 inches Plain weave Off white, full white, or piece dyed and available as Direct, Discharge prints Optional- Mercerized, easy care finishes.

Sample

End uses
Mens bottom weights, bed spreads, pillow covers, table cloth, curtains & screens.

Finishes Remarks

Fabric Name Lawn

Fibre content Type of yarn No. of plies Count Construction Weight Width Weave Coloration/print 100% Cotton or P/C blends combed yarn Single ply X Single ply 70sX70s - 200s X 100s 88X80 108X98 80gsm-120gsm 44 inches Plain weave Off white, full white, or piece dyed and available as Direct, Discharge prints Optional- Mercerized, easy care finishes.

Sample

End uses
Womens Dress materials, curtains

Finishes Remarks

Fabric Name Voile

Fibre content Type of yarn No. of plies Count Construction Weight Width Weave Coloration/print 100% Cotton or P/C blends combed yarn Single ply X Single ply 70sX70s - 200s X 100s 88X80 108X98 80gsm-120gsm 44 inches Plain weave Off white, full white, or piece dyed and available as Direct, Discharge prints Optional- Mercerized, easy care finishes.

Sample

End uses
Womens Dress materials, curtains

Finishes Remarks

Fabric Name Organdy

Fibre content Type of yarn No. of plies Count Construction Weight Width Weave Coloration/print 100% Cotton or P/C blends combed yarn Single ply X Single ply 70sX70s - 200s X 100s 88X80 108X98 80gsm-120gsm 44 inches Plain weave Off white, full white, or piece dyed and available as Direct, Discharge prints Parchamentizing / acid stiffing Transparent and stiffer, light weight sheer fabrics.

Sample

End uses
Womens Dress materials, curtains

Finishes Remarks

Fabric Name Percale

Fibre content Type of yarn No. of plies Count Construction Weight Width Weave Coloration/print 100% Cotton combed yarn Single ply X Single ply 120sX120s - 200s X 200s 120X110 140X130 70gsm-90gsm 44 inches Plain weave Off white, full white, or piece dyed and available as Direct, Discharge prints Optional- Mercerized, easy care finishes. Smooth & slightly crisp

Sample

End uses
Womens Dress materials, curtains.

Finishes Remarks

Fabric Name Gingham / Madras checks

Fibre content Type of yarn No. of plies Count Construction Weight Width Weave Coloration/print Finishes Remarks 100% Cotton Carded /combed yarn Single ply X Single ply 40sX40s - 80s X 80s 64X76 84X76 90gsm-120gsm 44 inches Plain weave Yarn dyed fabrics, in checks and plaids Optional- Mercerized, easy care finishes.

Sample

End uses
Mens shirtings, bed spreads, pillow covers, table cloth, curtains.

Fabric Name Taffeta

Fibre content Type of yarn No. of plies Count Construction Weight Width Weave Coloration/print Finishes Remarks 100% Silk, Rayon, Acetate, Polyester & Nylon. Filament yarns 75d X 75d 100d X 100d 60X30 140 X 64 60gsm 75gsm 36 to 44 inches Plain Yarn dyed or piece dyed Transparent and stiffer.

Sample

End uses
Mens shirtings, womens dress material, Bed spreads, pillow covers, table cloth, curtains.

Fabric Name Matty

Fibre content Type of yarn No. of plies Count Construction Weight Width Weave Coloration/print Finishes Remarks P/C blends or P/W blends combed yarn Single ply X Single ply, Or 2ply X 2Ply 2/40s X 2/40s 2/80s X 2/80s 60X50 90X80 140gsm-160gsm 44 inches Plain weave or Basket weave piece dyed Optional- easy care finishes.

Sample

End uses
Mens bottom weights.

Fabric Name Hopsack

Fibre content Type of yarn No. of plies Count Construction Weight Width Weave Coloration/print 100% Cotton Carded / combed yarn Single ply X Single ply, Or 2ply X 2Ply 20sX 20s - 80s X 80s 2/20,s X 2/20s 2/80s X 2/80S 40X30 60X40 120gsm-140gsm 44 inches Plain weave or Basket weave Off white, full white, or piece dyed and yarn dyed as well as available as Direct, Discharge prints Optional- Mercerized, easy care finishes.

Sample

End uses
Mens bottom weights, table cloth, curtains. Upholstery & wall coverings.

Finishes Remarks

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Fabric Name Duck/Canvas

Fibre content Type of yarn No. of plies Count Construction Weight Width Weave Coloration/print Finishes Remarks 100% Cotton Carded yarn Single ply X Single ply 8sX8s - 20s X 20s 0X50 70X60 180gsm-220gsm 44 52 inches Plain weave/ Basket weave Off white, full white, or piece dyed Optional- Mercerized, easy care finishes.

Sample

End uses
Slacks, skirts, summer weight suits, and furnishings.

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Fabric Name Oxford

Fibre content Type of yarn No. of plies Count Construction Weight Width Weave Coloration/print Finishes Remarks 100% Cotton or P/C blends Combed yarn Two ply X Single ply 2/40sX40s 2/80s X 80s 60X50 90X80 120gsm-140gsm 44 inches Weft Rib (Oxford Weave) Yarn dyed (warp is colured and weft is white. Optional- Mercerized, easy care finishes. Medium weight, soft, porous and lustrous

Sample

End uses
Formal shirtings.

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Fabric Name Chambrey

Fibre content Type of yarn No. of plies Count Construction Weight Width Weave Coloration/print Finishes Remarks 100% Cotton or P/C blends Combed yarn Two ply X Single ply 2/40sX40s 2/80s X 80s 60X50 90X80 120gsm-140gsm 44 inches Plain weave Yarn dyed (warp is colured and weft is white. Optional- Mercerized, easy care finishes. Medium weight, soft, and lustrous

Sample

End uses
Formal shirtings.

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Fabric Name Flannel

Fibre content Type of yarn No. of plies Count Construction Weight Width Weave Coloration/print Finishes Remarks 100% Cotton or wool /acrylic blends Low twist Wollen yarn or low twist carded spun yarn Single ply X Single ply 12sX12s - 20s X 20s 56X30 86X52 120gsm-140gsm 44 inches Plain or Twill weave Stock dyed or yarn dyed Optional- Brushed finish Woorsted flannels have less nap, take and hold sharp crease better, and are less apt to show where are get baggy, as compared with woolen flannel

Sample

End uses
Winter top weights

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Fabric Name Denim

Fibre content Type of yarn No. of plies Count Construction Weight Width Weave Coloration/print Finishes Remarks 100% Cotton Carded spun yarn Single ply X Single ply 12,sX12s - 20s X 20s 60X36 72X44 120gsm-140gsm 52-60 inches Twill weave Yarn dyed (warp is colured and weft is white. Enzyme wash, Acid wash, Stone wash.

Sample

End uses
bottom weights and top weight jackets

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Fabric Name Jeans

Fibre content Type of yarn No. of plies Count Construction Weight Width Weave Coloration/print Finishes Remarks 100% Cotton Carded spun yarn Single ply X Single ply 12,sX12s - 20s X 20s 60X36 72X44 120gsm-140gsm 52-60 inches Twill weave Yarn dyed or piece dyed (Warp and weft both are same colour. Enzyme wash, Acid wash, Stone wash.

Sample

End uses
bottom weights and top weight jackets

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Fabric Name Gabardine

Fibre content Type of yarn No. of plies Count Construction Weight Width Weave Coloration/print Finishes Remarks 100% Cotton or P/C blends Carded/combed yarn Single ply X Single ply 2ply X 2ply 40sX 40s - 60s X 60s 2/40;s X 2,40s X 2/80s X 2/80s 110X76 133X90 140gsm-180gsm 44-60 inches Twill weave piece dyed Optional- Mercerized, easy care finishes.

Sample

End uses
Mens bottom weights

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Fabric Name Chino

Fibre content Type of yarn No. of plies Count Construction Weight Width Weave Coloration/print Finishes Remarks 100% Cotton or P/C blends combed spun yarn 2 ply X 2 ply 2/40;s X 2,40s X 2/80s X 2/80s 110X76 133X90 140gsm-180gsm 44-60 inches Steep weave piece dyed Optional- Mercerized, easy care finishes.

Sample

End uses
Mens bottom weights

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Fabric Name Tweed

Fibre content Type of yarn No. of plies Count Construction Weight Width Weave Coloration/print Finishes Remarks 100% Wool or P/W blends Woolen yarn Single ply X low twist Single ply 10sX 10s - 18s X 18s 56X30 86X52 140gsm-180gsm 44-60 inches Twill/pointed twill, herring bone twill weaves Stock dyed or yarn dyed Brushed finish

Sample

End uses
Winter shirts and jackets.

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Fabric Name Melton

Fibre content Type of yarn No. of plies Count Construction Weight Width Weave Coloration/print Finishes Remarks 100% Wool or P/W blends Woolen yarn Single ply X low twist Single ply 10sX 10s - 18s X 18s 56X30 86X52 140gsm-180gsm 44-60 inches Plain weave Stock dyed or yarn dyed Brushed finish Design pattern is checks or plaids

Sample

End uses
Mens bottom weights, bed spreads, pillow covers, table cloth, curtains & screens.

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Fabric Name Drill

Fibre content Type of yarn No. of plies Count Construction Weight Width Weave Coloration/print Finishes Remarks 100% Cotton Carded yarn Single ply X Single ply 20sX 20s - 40s X 40s 72X44 60X36 120gsm-140gsm 44 inches Twill weave piece dyed Optional- Mercerized, easy care finishes.

Sample

End uses
Work cloths, industrial fabrics, and uniforms

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Fabric Name Satin

Fibre content Type of yarn No. of plies Count Construction Weight Width Weave Coloration/print Finishes Remarks Silk, Rayon, polyester, Filament yarn 60d X 60d 200d X 200d 100X50 200X75 60gsm-120gsm 36-44 inches Satin weave piece dyed Optional Lustrous smooth, and drape able

Sample

End uses
Linings, draperies, drapery linings, and womens dress materials.

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Fabric Name Crepe Satin

Fibre content Type of yarn No. of plies Count Construction Weight Width Weave Coloration/print Finishes Remarks Silk, Rayon, polyester Sample Filament X High twist filament 100d X 100d 150d X 1500d 128X68 168X88 60gsm-120gsm 36-44 inches Satin weave End uses piece dyed and available as Direct, Fashion, light weight womens dress Discharge prints materials, furnishing. Optional Crepe yarns are used in weft and low twist warp floats give the smooth, satiny surface to the fabric, If novelty yarns is used in weft the fabric is called Antique satin

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Fabric Name Sateen

Fibre content Type of yarn No. of plies Count Construction Weight Width Weave Coloration/print Finishes Remarks 100% Cotton or P/C blends Carded/combed yarn Single ply X Single ply 20sX 20s - 60s X 60s 60X100 160X90 120gsm-140gsm 44 inches Satin weave piece dyed and available as Direct, Discharge prints Optional- Mercerized, easy care finishes.

Sample

End uses
Apparels, bed spreads, pillow covers, curtains, table cloth

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Fabric Name Chiffon

Fibre content Type of yarn No. of plies Count Construction Weight Width Weave Coloration/print Finishes Remarks Silk, Rayon, polyester Filament X Filament 40dX40d 75d X 75d 100X60 200X70 60gsm-75gsm 44 inches Plain weave piece dyed and available as Direct, Discharge prints Optional It is smooth, opened construction, light weight.

Sample

End uses
Womens dress materials

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Fabric Name Georgette

Fibre content Type of yarn Silk, Rayon, polyester High twist filament X High twist filament Z&S Twist yarns are manipulated 60dX60d 100d X 100d 100X75 150X120 75gsm-120gsm 36-44 inches Plain weave piece dyed and available as Direct, Discharge prints Optional Smooth, drapeable, can be visualized water mark texture when viewed though to light source

Sample

No. of plies Count Construction Weight Width Weave Coloration/print Finishes Remarks

End uses
Womens Dress materials

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Fabric Name Crepe

Fibre content Type of yarn No. of plies Count Construction Weight Width Weave Coloration/print Finishes Remarks Silk, Rayon, Polyester High Twist filament yarn S & Z twist yarns are manipulated Single ply X Single ply Single ply X 2ply 40d X 40d 150d X 150d 90X70 150X120 40gsm-120gsm 36-44 inches Plain weave or Crepe weave piece dyed and available as Direct, Discharge prints Easy care finishes. Texture (Irregular appearance, light weight & highly drapable)

Sample

End uses
Womens Dress materials

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Fabric Name Cotton Crepe

Fibre content Type of yarn No. of plies Count Construction Weight Width Weave Coloration/print 100% Cotton or P/C blends Carded/combed yarn S & Z twist yarns are manipulated Single ply X Single ply 40sX20s - 80s X 60s 60X50 90X80 120gsm-140gsm 44 inches Plain weave or crepe weave Off white, full white, or piece dyed and available as Direct, Discharge prints Optional- Mercerized, easy care finishes.

Sample

End uses
Mens & womens top weights table cloth, curtains & screens.

Finishes Remarks

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Fabric Name Moss Crepe

Fibre content Type of yarn No. of plies Count Construction Weight Width Weave Coloration/print Finishes Remarks 100% Rayon or Silk Very high twisted filament yarn Single ply X Single ply Single ply X 2ply 40d X 40d 150d X 150d 90X70 150X120 40gsm-120gsm 36-44 inches Plain weave or Crepe weave piece dyed and available as Direct, Discharge prints Easy care finishes. Texture (Irregular appearance, light weight & highly drapable)

Sample

End uses
Womens Dress materials

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Fabric Name Brocade

Fibre content Type of yarn No. of plies Count Construction Weight Width Weave Coloration/print Finishes Remarks 100% Silk, or Rayon or Polyester Filament yarn 60dX60d 120d X 120d 150X75 200X100 120gsm-140gsm 44 inches Jacquard weave Brocade has satin or twill floats on a plain rib or satin background, floats in the design are more varied in length and are often of several colours.

Sample

End uses
Apparels

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Fabric Name Damask

Fibre content Type of yarn No. of plies Count Construction Weight Width Weave Coloration/print Finishes Remarks Any type of fibes Courser to finer count Varies depends on the weight of the fabric 120gsm-240gsm 44-60 inches Jacquard weave Yarn dyed Optional - easy care finishes. Damask has satin floats on satin background, with the float in the design opposite those in the background

Sample

End uses
Apparels & Furnishings

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Comparison of Fancy Weaves Weave

Dobby Pique Jacquard Momic Leno Double

Fabrication Details
Warp controlled in groups Dobby or Jacquard technique, raised pattern areas Warp controlled individually Irregular interlacing Warp yarns cross over each other Three, four, or five set of yarns used Extra yarns in warp or filling create surface pile Discontinuous Filling

Appearance
Small geometric patterns Floats on back or stuffer yarns created raised areas Elaborate, intricate designs Pebbly, uneven surface Stable, open fabric Double-faced, pockets in fabric, or thick heavy fabrics Thick, bulk, warm, durable fabrics Pattern created by yarn colours

Use / fabrics
Apparel, furnishings, birds-eye diaper waffle cloth Apparel, furnishings, Bedford cord, pinwale pique, bulls-eye pique Apparel, furnishings, Bedford damask, tapestry Apparel, furnishings, crepe, bark cloth, moss crepe Apparel, furnishings, leno, casement cloth, marquisette Apparel, furnishings, matelasse, melton, blankets upholstery Apparel, furnishings, corduroy, velveteen, velvet, frieze, terrycloth, wilton carpets One-of-a-kind rugs, wall hangings, fiber art 32

Pile Tapestry