Cambric Fabric

Cambric fabric at TradeUNO — fine cotton cambric in plain weave at 42 and 44 inches, from around Rs. 245 a metre.

Cambric is a closely woven, lightweight cotton with a smooth, slightly glazed face — finer than standard cotton, more opaque than voile. It presses crisply and holds a printed pattern cleanly, which is why it is a staple for everyday kurtas, shirts, dress linings and children's wear.

It is one of the easier cottons to stitch: it does not slip, it does not fray badly, and it takes a seam without puckering.

Related collections

• Cotton — the full cotton range
• Poplin — crisper, wider goods
• Voile — lighter and semi-sheer
• Prints — where cambric performs well