Plain cotton

We have several kinds of cotton for different kinds of historical underwear and scarfs. If you are unsure about the diffferent kinds, please order the samples here.

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Cotton types from thinest to heaviest:

Gause- Also known as cheese cloth. Can be used instead of muslin and is sometimes used as a thin lining in 19th century bodice collars or other parts.

Muslin - Thin fluffy soft fabric suitable for scarfs, thin skirts/dresses and aprons. (In some places muslin refers to plain cotton calico).

Voile- As thin as muslin but tighter weave that makes if slightly stiffer.

Batist- A thin cotton lawn that is slightly less seethrough than Voile and Muslin.

Plain cotton lawn - suitable for underdresses, shirts, lining etc. We have one standard kind (plain) and one stiffer kind (fine)

Twill - Strong cotton drill that is suitable for corsets, pants, linings etc.