Side by side

Comparisons

Commonly confused cloths and patterns, settled with the actual weave structures rendered side by side.

Chambray vs Denim

Herringbone vs Chevron

Twill vs Plain Weave

Satin vs Sateen

Poplin vs Broadcloth

Oxford vs Poplin

Muslin vs Calico

Gingham vs Buffalo Check

Tartan vs Plaid

Houndstooth vs Glen Plaid

Flannel vs Tweed

Argyle vs Harlequin

Taffeta vs Organza

Linen vs Seersucker

Corduroy vs Velvet

Organza vs Chiffon

Damask vs Brocade

Tulle vs Organza

Batik vs Ikat

Chintz vs Calico

Percale vs Sateen

Knit vs Woven: Jersey and Poplin

Velvet vs Velveteen

Batiste vs Lawn

Gingham vs Madras

Crepe vs Chiffon

Faille vs Ottoman

Cambric vs Chambray

Burlap vs Canvas

Lace vs Eyelet

Shantung vs Dupioni

Cashmere vs Merino

Alpaca vs Merino

Nylon vs Polyester

Rayon vs Acetate

Cotton vs Linen

Cotton vs Polyester

Marquisette vs Tulle

Scrim vs Cheesecloth

Baize vs Felt

Boiled Wool vs Loden

Gore-Tex vs Waxed Cotton

Cordura vs Ripstop

Chiffon vs Georgette

Canvas vs Duck

Linen vs Hemp

Wool vs Cashmere

Muslin vs Cheesecloth

Flannel vs Wool

Brocade vs Brocatelle

Matelassé vs Piqué

Lyocell vs Cotton

Lyocell vs Modal

Tie-Dye vs Batik

Bandhani vs Tie-Dye

Jersey vs Rib Knit

Rib Knit vs Cable Knit

Gore-Tex vs Neoprene

Rayon vs Cotton

Silk vs Polyester

Corduroy vs Velveteen

Alpaca vs Cashmere

Felt vs Boiled Wool

Fair Isle vs Argyle

Velvet vs Panne Velvet

Silk vs Rayon

Wool vs Acrylic

Twill vs Sateen

Chino vs Drill

Denim vs Canvas

Batik vs Block Print

Mud Cloth vs Kente

Sashiko vs Matelassé