Cotton Shirting Fabrics

Oxford shirting fabric is a classic, durable, and comfortable fabric that’s a staple in men’s and women’s shirts. It’s characterized by a basket-weave structure, where two or more warp yarns are woven together with an equal number of weft yarns, giving it a slightly textured surface and a soft hand feel.

Key Features:

• Weave: Basket weave (variation of plain weave)

• Texture: Slightly rougher than poplin but softer after washes

• Weight: Medium-weight, breathable

• Appearance: Slight sheen, subtle texture, often with a “two-tone” effect due to differently colored warp and weft yarns

• Comfort: Softens with wear, breathable, and absorbs moisture well

Discharge print shirting fabrics are made using a special printing technique where the fabric is first dyed in a solid color, and then a chemical “discharge” agent is applied to remove (or discharge) the dye in specific areas, creating the desired pattern.This process allows the design to appear softer and more embedded into the fabric rather than sitting on the surface like traditional pigment prints.

Key Features:

• Soft Hand Feel: Since the pattern is created by removing dye rather than adding layers of ink, the fabric remains smooth and breathable.

• Vibrant & Sharp Designs: The discharged areas can either be left white (natural base color) or re-dyed with other colors for multi-tone effects.

• Good Breathability: Suitable for comfortable, all-day wear.