Cambric's Evolution And Uses Over Time

Cambric is a cool fabric that is made from cotton and was discovered in a city called Cambrai, for which it was named. It is translucent and light while also being a very dense plain-weave textile. Initially the uses of Cambric were restricted to making linens and lace for trimmings along with using the fabric to make shirts and under-shirts for men.

8843475288?profile=originalModern day cambric is made by using either Egyptian cotton or American cotton. The thread count per unit areas is very high in this cloth and the weave is also very tight so that the resulting texture is both smooth and plain. One of the characteristics of Cambric fabric is that a high-quality variant will not crumple. However, the low quality variant can also be brought back to its original shape through certain treatments. Other characteristic features of Cambric include malleability and the ability to easily stitch on it. The body of the fabric is neat and dense.

There are quite a few styles and varieties of Cambric in the market currently and each is differentiated from the rest based on how it is used. For instance, Batiste is the variety used in embroidery and lace. Chambray was used extensively in the making of shirting for men. Examples of both these types can be seen in fashion wear items like cuffs, ruffs, linen, handkerchiefs, undergarments and shirts.
8843475486?profile=originalThe purest form of Cambric has not been in circulation for a long time. The reason for this was because the properties of Cambric made it unsuitable for everyday use. The low quality Cambric variety is still used however, to make women’s shirts and other daily use items. Chambray on the other hand, is more commonly seen than Cambric.

Cambric can be maintained well by washing the garment in cold water.

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