Gingham Fabrics
Gingham fabric has a long history in the fabric and textile industry. Today Gingham fabric is a popular choice of fabric for dresses, uniforms, household linens such as curtains, tablecloths and more. Gingham fabric is characterised by its chequered patterns, here at Calico Laine we have a wide choice of gingham fabric colours and styles. The chequered designs on our gingham fabrics vary from small to large checkers, Calico Laine stock a variety of green gingham, yellow, blue and many other gingham fabric styles. Our gingham fabrics are ideal for school summer dresses, kitchen curtains, table cloths and much more. Originally, gingham fabrics are made by using two different coloured fibres to create a stripping effect, as time went by this process developed into a chequered pattern as well as plaids and design patterns. Gingham is made from a dyed cotton or cotton blended yarn. Today gingham fabric is made from cotton, synthetic fibre blends or man-made olefin fibres.
Gingham is the ideal fabric for school uniforms; schools particularly have a red, green or blue chequered pattern material which is bold, and easily recognisable. Gingham fabric check style is perfect for school uniforms, especially girls school summer dresses, due to its hardwearing, durable and cooling features. Gingham fabric school uniforms are smart and provide extra room for movement, perfect for the school environment. Are you interested in lending your hand to creating your childs school uniform using Gingham fabric? Calico Laine stock a wide range of Gingham fabrics of all the major school uniform colours including red, green and blue. Gingham fabric at Calico Laine is quality, durable, easy to use and perfect for school uniform fabrics.
The combination of blue and white as well as red and white colours has been the most popular gingham fabric combination colours. Gingham is a hard wearing and long lasting fabric. Gingham fabric can also be easily cleaned, this makes the gingham fabric an ideal material for household linens and lightweight clothing. Cotton gingham fabric with a check print, is an ideal fabric to have due to its comfortable and country- living environment, perfect for any room in your home. Cotton gingham fabrics can be made as curtains, bed linens, table placemats, napkins, toss pillow covers and cushioned chair pad. Chequered gingham patterns look fantastic as sofa covers, as they create a modern and chic look. The various designs and patterns of gingham fabric is perfect for creating any household linens that you can think of.
Gingham fabric has proven its quality with its long term popularity and uses, as the fabric and textile industry develops, so has gingham fabrics. Gingham fabric is the best choice in creating wonderful household linen creations that you can hand over in time for its durability. Gingham fabric is the number one choice for every mother for their household linens, Gingham is perfect for creating dresses that surely will be liked by anyone. Gingham fabrics can be used throughout the year, and any season, although its light weight properties make it ideal for spring and summer. If you would like to learn more about the extensive range of gingham fabrics available at Calico Laine, please do not hesitate to contact our friendly team. 
