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. Oxford weave is commonly found in cotton
shirting but is also available in a wide variety of fibers and weights.
It is mainly used in apparel.Manufacturers make use of a high twist in the yarn to stop or minimise the development of holes, but oxford weave do develope 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.
The primary use of oxford weave fabric is in cotton shirting. It is also used in other forms of apparel.
