Broadcloth is a medium-weight, unbalanced plain weave fabric with fine ribs. It is woven tightly, resulting in its characteristic luster and smooth appearance. It is often used to make shirts, skirts, and blouses. It’s also used by crafters as one of the most popular fabrics for quilting.

Originally made in medieval England with wool, broadcloth is now made primarily with cotton or cotton-blend fibers. Broadcloth was introduced as a staple fabric in the United States in the early 1920s.

Broadcloth is a very versatile fabric that you’ll easily find in your closet if you wear a lot of button-down shirts to work. You can also find this fabric in women’s skirts because of its crisp look and feel. An outfit made from broadcloth looks clean and professional.

100% cotton broadcloth clothing typically doesn’t need to be dry cleaned. However, broadcloth clothing does need ironing or steaming to maintain its crisp, smooth appearance.

Broadcloth shirts and skirts typically do wrinkle, and may require ironing or steaming out of the dryer.

100% cotton broadcloth will release odors easily in the wash. We recommend washing in cold water on the gentle cycle or washing by hand, and tumble drying on low.