Description : A light weight, densely woven fabric with a soft, slightly napped surface. Broadcloth was traditionally made from wool fibre, although increasingly other types of fibre are being used (cotton, silk, polyester, etc.).
Fabrication : The dense weave of broadcloth made a very sturdy material that was one of the mainstays of clothing production in 16th century Europe.
Subtypes : Cotton poplin broadcloth is used to make good quality shirts. In this variation, the lengthwise (warp) threads are packed more densely than the crosswise (weft) threads. This makes crosswise stripes less distinct than lengthwise ones;
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Example creations : Blue minidress, Eyelet skirt lining, Strapless empire waist top,
Uses worldwide : Shirts, but also furniture and upholstery.
Origins and history : Broadcloth dates from late 15th century England from where it was exported all over Europe. At the time, it was wool broadcloth that was produced. It reached its heyday in the late 16th century and its use declined in the 17th century as other good quality fabrics were developed.
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