Glossary Of Fabric Terms
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Madras A lightweight cotton fabric with typically patterned texture and plaid design, used primarily for summer clothing such as pants, shorts, dresses, and jackets. The fabric takes its name from the former name of the city of Chennai in India. Both sides of the cloth must bear the same pattern. It must be handwoven, and hand-dyed after being spun into yarn. It is made in around 200 small villages in the Madras area. |
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