Types of cotton fabric with medium-weight consist of 14 types of fabric. These types are more familiar since they are more widely used for clothing or everyday uses like furnishings.
Brushed Cotton | Usually called flannel that has a soft surface. |
Calico | This is a coarse fabric with a plain weave. Machine washable and also needs a hot iron. |
Chambray | This hard-wearing fabric is also machine washable. Needs a hot iron. |
Chino | Also called drill. Machine washable in hot water and needs a hot iron. |
Chintz | Usually used for soft furnishings. Needs dry cleaning and warm heat iron at the backside. |
Cotton Velvet | Has a silky pile and brushes smoothly in one direction. Needs dry cleaning and warm iron on the backside. |
Damask | Has a satin weave mixed with cotton to create patterns, and also has a slight shine because of the satin. Needs dry cleaning and warm iron on the backside. |
Jersey | Cotton knit, stretch fabric, and also machine washable. |
Linen | Made up of equal parts of fabrics. It can feel a bit rough on the skin. Machine washable in hot water and needs a hot iron. |
Moleskin | Has a fine nap on one side that creates a soft brushed texture. Machine washable and needs warm heat iron on the backside. |
Poplin | Tightly woven fabric, easy to sew, and also very versatile. Machine washable, and should be pressed with a pressing cloth and a hot iron. |
Quilting Cotton | Also called patchwork or craft cotton. Machine washable and needs a warm iron. |
Satin | Has a smooth texture and shiny looks on the top. Machine washable and needs warm heat iron on the backside. |
Ticking | This is a strong twill weave type. Machine washable and hot iron on the backside while it is still damp. |