how to know abt types of cotton materials

manodevi · Mar 5, 2015

Hi all,

Before starting my textile selling business, I wish to learn abt the types of different Cotton materials.

Suggest me any links or how i can know abt that.

Thanks

Yashikushi · Mar 6, 2015

@manodevi

I can differentiate few of cotton fabrics by touching them.But need experience.

Giving some details gathered from Google

Guide to buy Cotton Fabric
http://www.ebay.com/gds/Your-Guide-to-Buying-Cotton-Fabric-/10000000177318682/g.html

Glossary of Cotton Fabric and Weaves
Courtesy:Glossary of Cotton Fabrics and Weaves Fabrics.net

Different types of cotton fabric

Diaper Cloth is a twill, dobby or plain woven absorbent cotton fabric.

Dimity is sheer, thin, white or printed fabric with lengthwise cords, stripes or checks.

Drill is a strong twilled cotton fabric, used in men’s and women’s slacks.

Duck is a heavy, durable tightly woven fabric. Heavy weight drill is used in awnings, tents, etc. Lighter duck is used in summer clothing.

Flannel cotton is plain or twill weave with a slight nap on one or both sides.

Flannelette is a soft cotton fabric with a nap on one side.

Gauze is a sheer, lightly woven fabric similar to cheesecloth. Is also made in silk.

Gingham is a lightweight, washable, stout fabric that is woven in checks, plaids or stripes.

Lawn is a plain weave, soft, very light, combed cotton fabric with a crisp finish.

Muslin is a sheer to coarse plain woven cotton fabric. Muslin comes in “natural” color or is dyed.

Organdy is a very thin, transparent cotton with a crisp finish.

Outing flannel is a soft, twill or plain weave fabric napped on both sides. Used for baby clothes, diapers, and sleepwear.

Oxford is shirting fabric with a lustrous, soft finish. It is characterized with narrow stripes and can be woven in plain or basket weave. Also a term used for wool fabric that has black and white fibers.

Percale is a light weight, closely woven, sturdy fabric that can be found printed or in dark or light colors.

Pima Cotton, from Egyptian cotton, is an excellent quality cotton fabric.

Polished Cotton is either a satin weave cotton or a plain weave cotton that is finished chemically to appear shiny.

Poplin is a plain weave fabric with a cross-wise rib.

Sailcloth is a very strong, heavy canvas or duck made in plain weave.

Sateen is a satin weave cotton fabric.

Seersucker is a lightweight cotton fabric crinkled into lengthwise stripes.

Swiss is a sheer, very fine cotton that can be plain or decorated with dots or other designs.

Terry Cloth is a looped pile fabric that is either woven or knitted. Very absorbent and used for towels, etc. French terry cloth is looped on one side and sheared pile on the other.

Velveteen is an all cotton pile fabric with short pile resembling velvet.

Whipcord Cotton Fabric
It is a strong cotton fabric with diagonal round cords that can also be produced in wool.

Check this below link for pictorial explanation.

TYPES OF COTTON

Thanks.