---
type: "fabric"
name: "Shirting Oxford"
slug: "shirting-oxford"
fabric_family: "specialty"
construction: "plain"
typical_fibers:
  - "Cotton"
weight_gsm: "120–180 g/m²"
price_tier: 3
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/shirting-oxford"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:27:10.082497+00:00"
---

# Shirting Oxford

Shirting Oxford is a classic woven cotton fabric known for its durability and versatility, making it a popular choice for dress shirts and casual wear.

- **Fabric Family**: Specialty
- **Construction**: Plain
- **Typical Fibers**: Cotton
- **Weight**: 120–180 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.3–0.5 mm
- **Typical Width**: 150 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$ (3 of 5)

## About Shirting Oxford

Shirting Oxford is a specialty plain weave fabric typically made from 100% cotton, characterized by its slightly textured surface and robust construction. The fabric is often used in both formal and casual shirts due to its breathable nature and ability to hold shape well. Its construction features a balanced weave, providing a comfortable drape and a soft hand feel, while still being durable enough for everyday wear.

## Woven Properties

- **Ends per Inch (EPI)**: 80
- **Picks per Inch (PPI)**: 60

## Stretch Properties

- **Warp Stretch**: 2%
- **Weft Stretch**: 2%

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 5 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 100 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 70
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.1
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

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

## Performance Features

- Wrinkle Resistance
- Moisture Wicking

## Common Finishes

- Mercerized
- Sanforized

## Common Applications

- Dress Shirts
- Casual Shirts
- Blouses
- Lightweight Jackets

## Common Uses in Detail

### Dress & Casual Shirts

Its tight plain weave and crisp texture make it ideal for both formal dress shirts and relaxed everyday shirts. The fabric holds its structure through long wear while remaining breathable, striking the perfect balance between polished appearance and all-day comfort.

### Blouses & Tops

Lightweight yet durable, this [Cotton](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/cotton) weave translates beautifully into women's blouses and tops. It drapes cleanly without clinging, accepts dyes and prints well, and resists wrinkling enough to maintain a neat silhouette from morning through evening wear.

### Lightweight Outerwear

When layered construction calls for a structured yet breathable shell, this fabric performs reliably in lightweight jackets and shirt-jackets. Its dense weave provides mild wind resistance and holds shape under simple tailoring, making it a practical choice for transitional-season outerwear.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash cold with like colors, tumble dry low, iron on medium heat.

- Machine Wash
- Iron High
- Do Not Bleach

## Additional Information

Shirting Oxford is favored for its combination of comfort and durability, making it suitable for both professional and casual settings. The fabric's texture can vary based on the specific weave and finishing processes used.

- **Regional Names**: Oxford cloth
- **Sourcing Regions**: China, India, Pakistan, Turkey
- **Testing Standards**: Martindale/Rub count, Colorfastness to wash, Pilling, Seam slippage

## Fibers in This Fabric

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

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