Cambric Fabric: Properties, Uses & Care
Comprehensive cambric fabric guide. Learn about cambric fiber properties, breathability, durability, sewing uses, and garment care instructions.
Cambric is a finely woven, smooth cotton fabric with a neat surface and slight sheen. It is slightly denser and more opaque than lawn, making it the perfect fabric for bottoms and tailored shirts.
Key Properties
- Category: weave
- Breathability: High/10
- Durability: High/10
- Texture: Smooth, crisp, and neat.
Recommended Uses & Care
Common Uses: Shalwars & pants, Dress shirts, Handkerchiefs, Summer blouses, Linings
Care Guidelines: Machine wash warm or cold. Tumble dry medium or line dry. Iron on high cotton setting with steam.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are suit trousers and shalwars often made of cambric rather than lawn?
Lawn is very sheer and lightweight, making it ideal for the shirt (kameez). Cambric has a denser thread count, giving trousers and shalwars the opacity and structure they need without feeling hot.