Garment Fabrics
Chambray
Chambray is woven with a coloured warp and a white weft in a plain weave, which gives it the heathered look of light denim with the softness and weight of a shirting. It is breathable, comfortable and hard-wearing, and it is used for shirts, dresses, kidswear and casual uniforms. Supplied in cotton and blends, in the shade, weight and width you specify.
- Typical weight
- 100-180 GSM
- Construction
- Plain weave, coloured warp
- Colour
- Yarn-dyed to shade
Made to your requirement
Supplied in any GSM or weight per metre, width, thickness and colour, dyed or greige. Tell us your figures, or send the fabric you use now and we will match it.
Quotation within 1 working day.
Supplied as
- Yarn-dyed
- Garment-wash ready
Specification
Typical construction, and what you can specify
Ranges are the bands the trade commonly works in, not limits. If your figure sits outside them, ask.
Construction
| Weave | Plain weave, coloured warp and white weft |
|---|---|
| Composition | 100% cotton or blends |
| Typical weight | 100-180 GSM |
Made to your requirement
| Weight | To requirementGSM, or grams per running metre. Any weight on request. |
|---|---|
| Width | To requirementAny width on request, subject to loom or machine capacity. |
| Thickness | As per your requirementStated in mm where it matters to your process. |
| Colour | Dyed to shade, or greigeShades matched to your swatch, lab dip before bulk. |
Used for
Where chambray goes
- Casual and formal shirts
- Dresses and kidswear
- Casual uniforms and aprons
HS heading 5208 / 5209 (cotton). Confirmed per consignment against the exact composition.
Questions
About Chambray
How is chambray different from denim?
Both use a coloured warp and white weft, but chambray is a lighter plain weave while denim is a heavier twill. Chambray is soft enough for shirts and dresses.
Can you match a chambray shade?
Yes. Send a swatch. Because the colour is in the warp yarn, we match yarn shade and warp density together.
Not listed? Request it
We specialise in developing all kinds of fabrics.
Not finding the fabric you are looking for? Request it. Send us a swatch, a photo or your specification, and we will develop or source it to your GSM, width, thickness and shade, dyed or greige.