Oxford fabrics — a fine square weave, light and heavy
Oxford fabric is part of the polyester family: a fine square weave with a more defined feel than spun, in two weights, light and heavy.
How can you tell it is genuine?
What is this fabric?
Oxford is a “basket” weave in which yarns cross in pairs, giving a fine square pattern on the surface. Its feel is slightly rougher and it is more durable.
Who is it for?
- A durable everyday thobe
- Anyone who wants a more defined feel than spun
Available types
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Light Oxford
For summer and the everyday thobe. -
Heavy Oxford
A more defined feel and more durability. -
Japanese Oxford
Spun-filament Oxford in many colours.
How to judge quality by eye and touch
- Oxford feels slightly rougher than spun because its weave is a square pattern.
- Pull the fabric with both hands: a good weave holds together and its threads do not part.
- If a manufacturing defect shows in the fabric before it is tailored, you may exchange it or return it.
Care and ironing
- Wash in water below 30°C, without too much detergent and without any bleach.
- Rinse well to remove detergent residue.
- Do not tumble-dry, so that no pilling forms; dry in the shade.
- Iron at no more than 110°C.
Wholesale
All our fabrics are available wholesale. For trade quantities contact the Souq Al-Jamea wholesale branch or message us on WhatsApp.
Questions about this fabric
Does it crease or wrinkle?
Only a little — polyester creases less. The higher the cotton share in a fabric, the more it creases.
Does the fabric shrink after washing?
No. Shrinkage happens only in cotton, linen, ramie, rayon and fabrics with a high cotton content.
Does the colour fade with washing?
No, our fabrics hold their colour over the long term, except some coloured fabrics whose colour-fastness depends on how they were treated.
Want this fabric?
Message us on WhatsApp and we will send you the nearest branch, where you can ask for a quote directly and we will confirm availability.