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The Cloth Library

Every fabric, and what each one is good for.

22 cloths · Clear
FibreAllCottonLinenWoolSilkSynthetic
WeightAllLightMidweightHeavy
FeelAllWovenStretch
Macro close-up of Canvas / Duck Cloth, plain weave (duck is a tighter, denser plain weave than standard canvas)
plain weave (duck is a tighter, denser plain weave than standard canvas)

Canvas / Duck Cloth

bags, upholstery, workwear, tents, aprons, boat sails

270-600 g/m2 · no stretch
Macro close-up of Chambray, Plain weave
Plain weave

Chambray

shirts, dresses, light workwear, blouses

110-170 g/m2 · no stretch
Macro close-up of Corduroy, Cut-pile weave (ribbed/wale construction)
Cut-pile weave (ribbed/wale construction)

Corduroy

trousers, jackets, skirts, children's wear

200-400 g/m2 · no stretch
Macro close-up of Cotton Interlock, Interlock double-knit
Interlock double-knit

Cotton Interlock

t-shirts, baby clothes, dresses

180-260 g/m2 · two-way
Macro close-up of Cotton Lawn, Plain weave
Plain weave

Cotton Lawn

blouses, dresses, linings, heirloom sewing

70-110 g/m2 · no stretch
Macro close-up of Cotton Poplin, Plain weave, warp-faced (rib)
Plain weave, warp-faced (rib)

Cotton Poplin

shirts, blouses, dresses, light trousers

100-150 g/m2 · no stretch
Macro close-up of Cotton Twill, Twill weave
Twill weave

Cotton Twill

chinos, workwear, jackets, bags, uniforms

170-320 g/m2 · no stretch
Macro close-up of Cotton Voile, plain weave, fine high-twist yarns
plain weave, fine high-twist yarns

Cotton Voile

summer blouses, dresses, baby clothes, scarves, quilt backing

40-100 g/m2 · no stretch
Macro close-up of Cotton Waffle, Honeycomb weave
Honeycomb weave

Cotton Waffle

towels, robes, textured tops

180-280 g/m2 · low
Macro close-up of Denim, Twill weave
Twill weave

Denim

jeans, jackets, workwear, bags

220-500 g/m2 · no stretch
Macro close-up of Flannel, Plain or twill weave, brushed both sides
Plain or twill weave, brushed both sides

Flannel

shirts, pajamas, sheets, linings

150-300 g/m2 · no stretch
Macro close-up of French Terry, Weft knit, looped back with smooth face
Weft knit, looped back with smooth face

French Terry

sweatshirts, joggers, hoodies, loungewear

220-350 g/m2 · two-way
Macro close-up of Gingham, Yarn-dyed plain weave
Yarn-dyed plain weave

Gingham

shirts, dresses, aprons, children's wear

100-160 g/m2 · no stretch
Macro close-up of Jersey Knit, Single knit (weft knit, plain stitch)
Single knit (weft knit, plain stitch)

Jersey Knit

t-shirts, underwear, loungewear, dresses

140-220 g/m2 · two-way
Macro close-up of Muslin, Plain weave
Plain weave

Muslin

toiles and mockups, backing, light garments

90-160 g/m2 · no stretch
Macro close-up of Oxford Cloth, Basket weave (oxford weave)
Basket weave (oxford weave)

Oxford Cloth

button-down shirts, casual blazers, light bags

120-200 g/m2 · no stretch
Macro close-up of Ponte Roma, Double knit (interlock construction)
Double knit (interlock construction)

Ponte Roma

fitted dresses, trousers, blazers, skirts

250-350 g/m2 · two-way
Macro close-up of Quilting Cotton, Plain weave
Plain weave

Quilting Cotton

quilts, craft, bags, structured light garments

120-150 g/m2 · no stretch
Macro close-up of Rib Knit, Rib knit (weft knit, alternating knit/purl columns)
Rib knit (weft knit, alternating knit/purl columns)

Rib Knit

collars, cuffs, waistbands, fitted tops, tanks

180-300 g/m2 · two-way
Macro close-up of Sateen, satin weave, cotton yarns
satin weave, cotton yarns

Sateen

bedding, drapery, dresses, skirts, linings

120-200 g/m2 · no stretch
Macro close-up of Seersucker, plain weave with slack-tension puckered stripes
plain weave with slack-tension puckered stripes

Seersucker

summer shirts, suits, dresses, pajamas, curtains

120-180 g/m2 · no stretch
Macro close-up of Terry Cloth, Warp-pile weave
Warp-pile weave

Terry Cloth

towels, robes, beachwear

300-450 g/m2 · low