Fabrics Manufacturers

Oxford fabric is one of the most popular fabric for dress shirts. Ranging from casual to formal, the oxford weave fabric is used to make cotton oxford shirts. This weave is available in a wide variety of fibers and weights. It is mainly used in apparel. Oxford fabric weave is considered to be a classic weave, which is bit coarse and heavy as it has a slighter larger weave but soft and comfortable. Oxford fabric is a versatile fabric that is comfortable to wear and also a wonderful way to create a style statement in your living space. Oxford weave cloth has made its mark in the home decor scenario. Oxford weave was initially done on cotton fabrics . Today, the fabric is also produced from polyester, rayon and other synthetic blends that are ideal for casual shirts.

Structure of Oxford Weave

Oxford weave fabric consists of two, thin warp yarns woven to every soft, thicker yarn in the filling direction. The unbalanced construction of the fabric causes the thin yarns to break and leave tiny holes. It is fine, soft and lightweight. Manufacturers make use of a high twist in the yarn to stop or minimize the development of holes, but oxford weave do develop tiny pinholes. All the yarns in shirts made of oxford weave receive the same care, but the constant abrasion in the wear causes the thin yarns to weaken and tear.

Characteristics of Oxford Weave

• It is fine.
• It is soft.
• It is lightweight.
• It has a basket weave structure.
• It has a lustrous look.
• It is comfortable and very breathable.
• It is easily maintained, machine washable, and tends to hold its shape.

Varieties of Oxford Fabric

• Plain Oxford Fabric: This is a more casual fabric, used in the making of button-down collar shirts. In order to produce a patterned and colored fabric for men’s casual shirts, the manufacturer dyes the threads which run in only one direction and leaves the other threads untouched (white). This gives a basket weave structure in the fabric.
• Pinpoint Oxford Fabric: Pinpoint Oxford is woven in the same manner, but of finer yarn, and hence smoother and more formal.
• Royal Oxford Fabric: The royal oxford fabric is a more versatile weave, with more finer yarns, and is be used in the making of formal shirts to be worn with a fine wool suit and expensive tie.

Uses of Oxford Weave

• The primary use of oxford weave fabric is in cotton shirting.
• It is also used in other forms of apparel like sports dresses.
• Being a sturdy and durable fabric, oxford fabric is also used for making window treatments, duvet covers, pillow shams, and wall hangings.
• Being an inexpensive material, the fabric is suitable to use in the making of screen panels that will fit over a wooden frame.
• The light weave of the fabric makes it ideal for absorbing liquid starch. Oxford fabric that has been soaked in the starch can be used as wall decor when a change is desired and this can be easily removed. The material will simply pull off the walls easily.