Construction

• Chambray is weaved in the basic fundamental weave referred to as the plain weave. The filling yarns pass over and under the warp yarns, referred to as a one-up to one-down weave, alternating each row. Besides chambray, this weave is also used for sheeting, muslin and voile.
  
  

Square Count Cloth

• Any cloth that has the same number of warp counts as the filling yarns is referred to as a square count cloth. For example, fabrics labeled as 80 x 80 or 64 x 64 are square counts. Chambray is nearly a square count cloth with an 80 x 76 warp to filling ratio.
  
  

Stretch Chambray

• Lycra/spandex is blended into the chambray fabric content to produce stretch chambray. Other blends such as 97 percent cotton and 3 percent elastane produce the same results. This comfortable fabric is weaved into solid and stripe patterns and is often made into casual travel pants. Although typically the silhouette was a pull-on elastic waistband version, the silhouette has been updated to a fully constructed four-pocket, nylon zip-front pant with a hook waistband closure.
  
  

Laundered Piece Goods

• The industry often adds an extra finishing treatment to fully constructed garments. Clothing labels on laundered chambray refer to the laundering process that ensures a smoother and softer fabric feel. This worn out look feels soft and comfortable to the consumer.
  
  

Color

• Chambray, which is primarily a cotton fabric, combines colored warp with white filling yarns. Although the fabric is mainly associated with a bluelike color resembling denim, it is also produced in white and red, as well as yarn-dye woven prints often used in sundresses, fashion short sets and home décor slipcovers.
  
  

Chambray Designs

• This lightweight fabric is also carded and combed into different pattern designs such as stripes, dobby and checks. Carding is the process of opening and cleaning textile fibers such as cotton and separating the fibers from each other. Combing is the process of removing short fibers from the cotton that has been carded. Fine cottons are generally made from combed yarns.