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Helpful Hints On Materials Used In Shirts
The Bureau Home Economics explains common shirt fabrics. Broadcloth is ribbed and widely used for white shirts. many are mercerized combed yarns. Madras features lengthwise stripes. Chambray has up and down yarns and a smooth finish. Percale is plain woven and easy to order while Covert is heavy workwear weave. Some shirts undergo shrinkage treatment.
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