Oxford cloth is a type of woven fabric that is often employed to make dress shirts, sometimes called Oxford shirts, worn on casual to formal occasions. It emerged in the 18th century and expanded in popularity with the Industrial Revolution improving its manufactured quality.[1]
Structure
editOxford cloth has a basket-weave structure and a lustrous aspect[2] making it a popular fabric for dress shirts.[3] It is usually made of cotton or a cotton blend.[1]
Varieties
editPlain Oxford and Pinpoint Oxford are commonly used for casual shirt designs such as a button-down collar. Pinpoint Oxford is made from finer yarn and has a tighter weave than plain Oxford. It shows a "pin" or "dot" effect in the texture.[4] Royal Oxford is considered a more formal option. It is suited to business or sporty dress codes.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b "The History of Oxford Fabric - Knowing Fabric". knowingfabric.com. 2024-08-04. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
- ^ "Kohls.com Glossary of Fabric & Fashion Terms". Archived from the original on 2012-05-10. Retrieved 2008-08-02.
- ^ "Dress Shirt Fabric". Archived from the original on 2013-03-11. Retrieved 2008-08-02.
- ^ "Pinpoint plain blue solid fabric | Buy Online | Acorn Fabrics UK".
- ^ Durkin Matthes, Betsy (2006). Dressing the Man You Love. Peter's Pride. p. 112. ISBN 9780977387830.
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