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Chambray
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Plain-weave cotton with dyed warp and white weft — looks like denim but lighter.
Origin
Global
Era
Modern
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Industrialist View
3–5 oz/yd², summer shirting. Easier to cut and sew than twill. Cheap to mid-range.
Tailor & Garment-Worker View
Cut with scissors, no jeans needle — 80/12 microtex is plenty.
Construction & Use
Named after Cambrai (France).