Fabric for Shirts
Shirting is about crispness and opacity at low weight. Poplin, voile and oxford dominate, with a 115 gsm median.
585 fabrics · 68–244 gsm · order from 1 yard · swatches in about 4 days
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Weight decides how shirts fabric behaves more than any other spec. These ranges are measured from what we actually stock.
Most ordered for shirts
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Shirts fabric FAQ
What weight fabric is best for shirts?
Most shirts fabric sits between 68 and 244 gsm. Shirting is about crispness and opacity at low weight. Poplin, voile and oxford dominate, with a 115 gsm median.
Which fabrics are used for shirts?
On SWATCHON, shirts fabric is most often poplin, voile and oxford. You can filter by construction, fiber composition, weight and stretch to narrow it further.
Can I order a small quantity of shirts fabric?
Yes — order from 1 yard, with no traditional mill minimums. Swatches come first so you can check hand-feel and color before committing to yardage.
How do I check the fabric before ordering?
Order a swatch book for any fabric — every color of that fabric is included, and it reaches you in about 4 days worldwide.