ACORN FABRICS QUALITY SHIRTING FABRIC

What does 2 ply or 2 fold actually mean ?

This refers to the yarn used in weaving the fabric. Two
threads are twisted together (plied or doubled) which results
in a much stronger fabric. This production method also yields
a fabric that has a higher lustre, better handle and superior
colour absorbtion than fabric woven from singles yarns.

How much do I need for a shirt ?

Depending on the width of the fabric, we usually recommend
3.00metres of our 90cms (36”) width shirtings or 2.00metres
of our 150cms (60”) width fabrics. Of course this is for an
average build, taller customers or customers with a large
chest, stomach, shoulders etc will need more fabric. If you
are unsure about this, either contact us for further details or
consult your shirtmaker.

Should my fabric be Egyptian or Sea Island Cotton ?

This refers to the origin of the cotton. Most of the world’s shirtings, including ours, use cotton that is grown in Eqypt or the Sudan -
generally considered a higher grade cotton than the American grown Pima cotton. Sea Island cotton is grown in the West Indies and
although this cotton is considered the best in the world, supply is limited. Origin does not necessarily result in fine shirtings. A
combination of fine grade cotton, finely spun yarns, high quality weaving and good finishing all contribute to the calibre of the end
product.

Where can I go to have my shirt made up ?

We work with most of the country’s shirtmakers and can recommend several to try out – details available on request.

Can I get sampling or is there a huge minimum ?

We weave our fabrics and stock them – we do not collect orders and weave when we reach the minimum order, so we can cut off
exactly what you need.

What is poplin ?

A term that refers to the construction (how it is woven) of a fabric. Poplin originates from the French word pipeline which was a
fabric made in the 1400’s in Avignon. The fabric was so named due to the papal residence there.

What does 2/100’s, 2/160’s etc mean ?

This is simply a measure of the fineness of the yarn used in producing the fabric. The higher the number, the finer the yarn. The “ 2 “
means 2 ply or 2 fold as described above.

Do the fabrics shrink ?

All our fabrics are “finished” which is a sequence of procedures that transform the loomstate fabric into the finished shirting. One
such procedure is sanforisation. During this process, the fabrics are pre-shrunk through a series of rollers and heat set. Although
this process does reduce the risk of shrinkage, some fabrics have a higher tendency to shrink than others. As a rule, the tighter
woven fabrics shrink less than the more open, loser woven ones.