What is Oxford fabric? Why is it popular in fashion?
1. What is Oxford fabric?
Oxford fabric is a woven fabric that is a blend of cotton and polyester and cotton interlining.
In addition, Oxford fabric on the market is also known by another English name, Kate Ford fabric, used to sew extremely beautiful and high-quality shirts, skirts, and dresses.
Oxford fabric first appeared in the 80s in England, its name was named after a famous university here.
It can be said that compared to other fabrics on the market, Oxford fabric has its own unique and impressive characteristics.
It is a combination and interweaving of two types of fibers, cotton and polyester blended with cotton to create a fabric with extremely attractive features.
Oxford fabric was born very early but has only been introduced to the Vietnamese market in recent years.
With the talented hands and techniques of skilled craftsmen, today, oxford fabric is present in many different garments, for many audiences.
The surface of Oxford fabric is relatively smooth and soft, when touched it feels thicker than regular shirt fabric.
The general characteristics of Oxford fabric are that it is more durable, light, cool and highly absorbent, so it is very easy to use.
2. Why is Oxford fabric popular in the fashion world?
Oxford fabric is favored by major fashion brands around the world thanks to its durable material formed from cotton and synthetic fibers.
Their advantages are that they can withstand external impacts through functions such as: waterproofing, water resistance, etc. Suitable for almost all weather conditions in all countries.
In addition, the fabric's smooth surface and high aesthetic value are also one of the reasons why major fashion houses "choose the right place to entrust their gold".
On the other hand, the extremely thick Oxford fabric with firmly woven fibers helps prevent sharp objects from cutting in during use.
Thanks to that, this is the fabric often chosen to make products such as backpacks, fashion bags,...
Finally, the extremely outstanding feature that makes Oxford fabric gain the trust of major brands is its excellent moisture resistance.
Although the fabric is thick, Oxford is a quick-drying fabric, making it easy to clean the product and minimizing mold.
They will be a great assistant for you in the weather or sudden showers, so we won't have to worry about getting our belongings wet every time it rains.
3. Advantages/disadvantages
Advantage
- Colorfast, lighter, more absorbent than regular fabric
- Quick-drying, breathable, moisture-wicking
- Outstanding moisture resistance
- Made from cotton and synthetic fibers, oxford is very durable.
- The fabric is thick and strong, so it is classified as extremely durable fabric.
- Water resistant
- Super durable, tear resistant
- Non-fading and colorfast over time
- Soft and light
- Odorless
- Suitable for Vietnam weather
Disadvantages
- Sensitive to sunlight so need to avoid places with high temperature, limit movement in very hot weather
