Sheetingシーチング
The basic plain-weave cotton, light to medium weight, easy to handle and sew.
- Typical uses
- Pouches, drawstring bags, covers, bedding
- Origin
- Japan
- Patterns in stock
- 217
MATERIALS ・ GLOSSARY
Fabric Weave & Material Glossary
Definitions, standard widths and typical uses for the weaves Greentex actually carries. Names and specifications are synchronised with our product database.
Oxfordオックス
A plain weave using paired warp and weft yarns. Thicker than sheeting, with body and a crisp hand.
- Typical uses
- Tote bags, lesson bags, school goods
- Origin
- Japan
- Patterns in stock
- 183
Sheeting20番手 シーチング
Plain weave in 20s yarn — the standard base for our Taiwan digital prints.
- Yarn count
- 20
- Standard width
- 約 110cm
- Typical uses
- General small goods, school-entry items
- Origin
- Taiwan
- Patterns in stock
- 154
Quiltingキルティング
Face fabric, batting and backing stitched together, giving thickness and cushioning.
- Typical uses
- Lesson bags, shoe bags, warm accessories
- Origin
- Japan
- Patterns in stock
- 93
Oxford20番手 オックス
Oxford in 20s yarn — the medium-weight base for our Taiwan digital prints.
- Yarn count
- 20
- Standard width
- 約 110cm
- Typical uses
- Bags, pouches, cushions
- Origin
- Taiwan
- Patterns in stock
- 88
Linen Canvasリネンキャンバス
Canvas woven with linen. A drier hand than cotton canvas, softening with use.
- Typical uses
- Tote bags, aprons, interiors
- Origin
- Japan
- Patterns in stock
- 63
Canvasキャンバス
A heavy plain weave of thick yarns. Strong enough to hold its own shape.
- Typical uses
- Bags, shoes, tarps, fixture covers
- Origin
- Japan
- Patterns in stock
- 60
Broadclothブロード
A high-density plain weave of fine yarns; smooth with a soft sheen.
- Typical uses
- Shirts, blouses, linings
- Origin
- Japan
- Patterns in stock
- 50
Jacquardジャガード
Woven on a Jacquard loom so the pattern is formed by the yarns themselves, not printed.
- Typical uses
- Interiors, bag fabric, apparel
- Origin
- Japan
- Patterns in stock
- 47
Heavy Sheeting10番手 厚手シーチング
Heavy sheeting woven in thick 10s yarn.
- Yarn count
- 10
- Standard width
- 約 110cm
- Typical uses
- Larger bags, interiors
- Origin
- Taiwan
- Patterns in stock
- 34
Southern Crossサザンクロス
A variation weave based on plain weave, giving a finely textured surface.
- Typical uses
- Apparel, small goods
- Origin
- Japan
- Patterns in stock
- 30
Twillツイル
One of the three basic weaves, showing a diagonal rib. Supple with good drape.
- Typical uses
- Trousers, jackets, bags
- Origin
- Japan
- Patterns in stock
- 30
Dobbyドビー
Small geometric motifs woven in with a dobby mechanism.
- Typical uses
- Shirts, small goods
- Origin
- Japan
- Patterns in stock
- 28
Double Gauzeダブルガーゼ
Two layers of gauze woven together at points. Light, soft and highly absorbent.
- Typical uses
- Baby items, bibs, handkerchiefs, bedding
- Origin
- Japan
- Patterns in stock
- 27
Shirtingシャーチング
A smooth, lightweight plain weave used for shirting.
- Typical uses
- Shirts, blouses
- Origin
- Japan
- Patterns in stock
- 25
Tweedツイード
A thick fabric of coarse yarns with a hairy, colour-flecked surface.
- Typical uses
- Jackets, bags, hats
- Origin
- Japan
- Patterns in stock
- 20
Laminateラミネート
Fabric laminated with a surface film, giving water repellency.
- Typical uses
- Pouches, lunch bags, rain items
- Origin
- Japan
- Patterns in stock
- 17
Triple Gauze40番手 Tガーゼ
Three layers of 40s gauze. More loft and warmth than double gauze.
- Yarn count
- 40
- Standard width
- 約 110cm
- Typical uses
- Blankets, bibs, baby bedding
- Origin
- Taiwan
- Patterns in stock
- 15
Lawnローン
A thin, light plain weave of fine yarns, with a degree of transparency.
- Typical uses
- Blouses, dresses, scarves
- Origin
- Japan
- Patterns in stock
- 11
Double Gauze40番手 ダブルガーゼ
Two layers of 40s gauze, in a wide width suited to larger pieces.
- Yarn count
- 40
- Standard width
- 約 150cm
- Typical uses
- Baby items, bedding, stoles
- Origin
- Taiwan
- Patterns in stock
- 8
Poplinポプリン
A plain weave with fine crosswise ribs, more pronounced than broadcloth.
- Typical uses
- Shirts, dresses
- Origin
- Japan
- Patterns in stock
- 7
Knitニット
Made by looping yarn rather than weaving; it stretches.
- Typical uses
- T-shirts, baby clothes, small goods
- Origin
- Japan
- Patterns in stock
- 6
Scareスケア
A finer, denser plain weave than broadcloth; thin with crispness.
- Typical uses
- Shirts, small goods, linings
- Origin
- Japan
- Patterns in stock
- 5