The textile industry does not stand still. New fibers are constantly being invented, new materials. So oxford fabric, once used for sewing men's shirts, is gaining more and more popularity. It is characteristic that in our time the composition of the material and its name have completely lost their strong connection with each other.
Oxford fabric in the general sense is a textile fabric with weaving of the “gunny” type. It is used not only for sewing men's shirts. It is a lightweight and at the same time durable material that serves as a raw material, including for workwear.
Oxford fabric with a large weaving of strong thread is used for the production of backpacks, travel jackets and trousers, bags, tents, equipment for fishing and hunting. Products from it should be washed at a temperature not exceeding 30-40 ° C, the rinse mode is normal. Oxford cloth can be chemically cleaned and dried in a drum, but such material cannot be bleached. Ironing should be performed only on the "deuce" - at a maximum temperature of 110 C.
Oxford fabric,
the description of which we presented is often used for sewing
camouflage clothing, for employees of departmental and security organizations. And all thanks to the fact that this material is made of cotton with a polyurethane layer. As a result, oxford fabric, the price of which is relatively low (about 100-150 rubles per meter), acquires moisture-repellent properties. In addition, due to this coating, no dirt builds up between the fibers. Oxford fabric is extremely wear-resistant, it is not by chance that it is chosen for sewing tourist equipment and workwear.
The material developed in the nineteenth century acquired its name from inventors - industrialists from Scotland. Of course, to our time, oxford fabric has undergone a number of changes, although the type of weaving in which the weft thread exceeds the thickness of the warp remains the same.
Artificial fibers (e.g., polyester, polyurethane) are added to various textile mills. The result is an extremely durable material that can be washed repeatedly. The fabric retains its shape perfectly, and the clothes sewn from it are quite light. In addition to traditional plain colors, camouflage patterns can also be purchased. Now many factories are moving towards consumers and provide the opportunity to choose and offer a pattern for yourself. This is especially true if uniforms are sewn from fabric. In addition, the manufacture of equipment for large firms, corporations, organizations may also require individualization of style.
The higher the density in numbers (from 300 to 600) indicated in the characteristics of the material, the stronger the material. Even shoes or sports bags can be sewn from it . The material is also popular with manufacturers of outerwear for everyday wear. Attention should also be paid to characteristics that depend on the composition of the fabric. So, polyester oxford, in comparison with nylon, is less durable and elastic, but differs in higher light resistance and is less electrified.