Chambray fabric is Fashionable and versatile! It is never going out of style. Chambray is a cotton plain-weave fabric made with a dyed warn yarn and a white filling yarn. It is typically blue in color. Overall, chambray is softer in texture as well as thinner in construction. Usually, in most cases, cotton is 100% cotton.
Chambray Fabric Today
Today, Chambray has become a very common fabric for all kinds of clothing like shirts, dresses, waistcoats, shorts, tops, and skirts, from men’s and women’s. Pants are one of them.
If you are not comfortable wearing denim during summers, then you can opt for Chambray fabric pant which looks similar to Denim. It is perfect for summer as it is a lightweight and breathable fabric. For women, pair up white/black shirt or top with Chambray pants and for men, pair up a basic shirt with chambray pants for a casual look. This is perfect for college going and outings with friends.
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It is made from Cotton and Linen or Silk. It is also found in different blue shades and tints but there are other color variations as well. So, You can play with different colors also. There is endless options.
Characteristics of Chambray Fabric:
1) 150-500 thread count variations
2) Very breathable
3) High moisture-wicking abilities
4) Low stretchability
5) Less prone to pilling
Types of Chambray Fabric:
Chambray: Any fabric that’s woven by following the traditional chambray style is simply called chambray
Batiste:Â Batiste is a semi-sheer plain-weave fabric that textile manufacturers commonly use to make lightweight garments, lingerie, and bedding.
Cambric:Â cambric, lightweight, closely woven, plain cotton cloth first made in Cambrai, France, and originally a fine linen fabric. Printed cambric was used in London by 1595 for bands, cuffs, and ruffs.
Washing instructions:
Because Chambray is typically 100% cotton, it will soften well with every wash cycle. To avoid shrinkage, wash with cold water and tumble dry on the low setting.
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