---
type: "fabric"
name: "Khadi"
slug: "khadi"
fabric_family: "specialty"
construction: "jacquard"
typical_fibers:
  - "Cotton"
weight_gsm: "150–300 g/m²"
price_tier: 3
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/khadi"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:15:49.518046+00:00"
---

# Khadi

Khadi is a handspun and handwoven cotton fabric, known for its unique texture and eco-friendly production process, often featuring intricate jacquard patterns.

- **Fabric Family**: Specialty
- **Construction**: Jacquard
- **Typical Fibers**: Cotton
- **Weight**: 150–300 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.5–1.5 mm
- **Typical Width**: 90 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$ (3 of 5)

## About Khadi

Khadi is a traditional Indian fabric made from handspun cotton, celebrated for its artisanal quality and sustainability. The jacquard construction allows for complex patterns and designs, making it popular in both fashion and home textiles. The fabric is breathable, lightweight, and has a distinctive texture that varies based on the spinning and weaving techniques used. Khadi is not only a symbol of self-reliance but also embodies the principles of eco-friendliness and craftsmanship.

## Woven Properties

- **Ends per Inch (EPI)**: 40
- **Picks per Inch (PPI)**: 30

## Stretch Properties

- **Warp Stretch**: 5%
- **Weft Stretch**: 5%

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 15 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 30 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 70
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.1
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

- **Luster**: Semi Matte
- **Opacity**: Semi Opaque
- **Surface Texture**: textured
- **Hand & Drape**: Fluid

## Performance Features

- Breathable
- Moisture Wicking
- Eco Friendly

## Common Finishes

- Dyed
- Mercerized
- Softened

## Common Applications

- Shirts
- Dresses
- Home Textiles
- Sustainable Fashion

## Common Uses in Detail

### Shirts & Dresses

Its breathable, handwoven texture makes it ideal for shirts and dresses, offering comfort in warm climates. The intricate jacquard patterns lend a distinctive, artisanal aesthetic, while its eco-friendly origins appeal strongly to conscious consumers seeking sustainable everyday fashion.

### Home Textiles

Valued for its natural feel and visual character, it translates beautifully into cushion covers, table runners, and curtains. The handcrafted jacquard weave adds depth and artisanal charm to interiors, making each piece a unique, environmentally responsible addition to the home.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash cold with like colors. Do not bleach. Iron on medium heat.

- Washing Machine Symbol
- Iron Symbol

## Additional Information

Khadi is often associated with the Indian independence movement and is a symbol of self-sufficiency. Its production supports local artisans and promotes sustainable practices.

- **Regional Names**: Khadi, Handspun Cotton
- **Sourcing Regions**: India
- **Testing Standards**: Martindale/Rub count, Pilling, Colorfastness to wash, Seam slippage, Tear strength

## Fibers in This Fabric

- [Cotton](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/cotton.md)

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