soft, closely woven, light Either bleached or piece dyed Highly mercerized, lint free Calendered on the right side with a slight gloss Lower qualities have a smooth bright finish Similar to batiste but is stiffer and fewer slubs Launders very well Has good body, sews and finishes well Originally made in Cambria, France of linen and used for Church embroidery and table linens
A thin, plain cotton or linen fabric of fine close weave, usually white, with a high glaze
Plain-weave cotton fabric, bleached or dyed in the piece Lower qualities have a smooth, bright finish Since cambric launders very well it is popular for handkerchief linen, children's dresses, slips, under- wear, and nightgowns
Fibre: Cotton, also linen Weave: Plain Characteristics: Soft, closely woven, light Either bleached or piece dyed Highly mercerized, lint free Calendered on the right side with a slight gloss Lower qualities have a smooth bright finish Similar to batiste but is stiffer and fewer slubs Launders very well Has good body, sews and finishes well Originally made in Cambria, France of linen and used for Church embroidery and table linens Uses: Handkerchiefs, underwear, slips, nightgowns, children's dresses, aprons, shirts and blouses
thin white cloth made of linen or cotton (Early Kameryk , city in northern France where the cloth was made)
A fabric made, in imitation of linen cambric, of fine, hardspun cotton, often with figures of various colors; also called cotton cambric, and cambric muslin