Types of cotton fabric: the essential guide

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When it comes to choosing the right fabric for your sewing projects, cotton is a popular and versatile option.

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With an incredible variety of types available, you’re sure to find the perfect cotton fabric to suit your needs.

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Cotton fabric is a type of textile made from the fibers of the cotton plant. It is one of the most commonly used fabrics in the world due to its softness, durability, and versatility.

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There are so many different types of cotton fabric available! Let’s explore the various cotton fabric types and their common uses.

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Denim is a type of twill weave fabric. It is a durable, versatile cotton fabric known for its use in jeans, jackets, and skirts.

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Calico fabric is a plain-woven cotton fabric that is typically unbleached and undyed. It is known for its durability and versatility.

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Corduroy fabric is a type of textile that is characterized by its distinct ridged or “corded” surface.

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Flannel is a medium-weight cotton fabric that has been brushed on one or both sides to give a soft, warm feel. It is commonly used for casual shirts, pajamas, and bedding.

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Types of cotton fabric: the essential guide

When it comes to choosing the right fabric for your sewing projects, cotton is a popular and versatile option.

With an incredible variety of types available, you’re sure to find the perfect cotton fabric to suit your needs.

Cotton fabric is a type of textile made from the fibers of the cotton plant. It is one of the most commonly used fabrics in the world due to its softness, durability, and versatility.

What is Cotton Fabric

There are so many different types of cotton fabric available! Let’s explore the various cotton fabric types and their common uses.

Guide to Different Types of Cotton Fabric and Their Uses

Denim is a type of twill weave fabric. It is a durable, versatile cotton fabric known for its use in jeans, jackets, and skirts.

Denim

Calico fabric is a plain-woven cotton fabric that is typically unbleached and undyed. It is known for its durability and versatility.

Calico

Corduroy fabric is a type of textile that is characterized by its distinct ridged or “corded” surface.

Corduroy

Flannel is a medium-weight cotton fabric that has been brushed on one or both sides to give a soft, warm feel. It is commonly used for casual shirts, pajamas, and bedding.

Flannel

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