---
type: "fabric"
name: "Shirting Poplin"
slug: "shirting-poplin"
fabric_family: "specialty"
construction: "plain"
typical_fibers:
  - "Cotton"
weight_gsm: "90–150 g/m²"
price_tier: 3
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/shirting-poplin"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:27:19.392649+00:00"
---

# Shirting Poplin

Shirting poplin is a lightweight, plain-weave fabric primarily made from cotton, known for its smooth texture and crisp finish, making it ideal for dress shirts and blouses.

- **Fabric Family**: Specialty
- **Construction**: Plain
- **Typical Fibers**: Cotton
- **Weight**: 90–150 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.2–0.5 mm
- **Typical Width**: 150 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$ (3 of 5)

## About Shirting Poplin

Shirting poplin is a specialty fabric characterized by its plain weave construction, typically made from 100% cotton fibers. This fabric is lightweight and has a smooth, crisp finish, which provides excellent breathability and comfort, making it a popular choice for formal and casual shirts. The fabric's structure allows for a slightly lustrous appearance, enhancing its aesthetic appeal. Poplin is known for its durability and resistance to wrinkling, making it suitable for everyday wear.

## Woven Properties

- **Ends per Inch (EPI)**: 80
- **Picks per Inch (PPI)**: 70

## Stretch Properties

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

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 5 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 100 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 80
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.2
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

- **Luster**: Semi Bright
- **Opacity**: Opaque
- **Surface Texture**: smooth
- **Hand & Drape**: Balanced

## Performance Features

- Moisture Wicking
- Stain Release

## Common Finishes

- Mercerized
- Sanforized
- Wrinkle Resistant

## Common Applications

- Dress Shirts
- Blouses
- Casual Shirts

## Common Uses in Detail

### Dress Shirts & Blouses

Its crisp finish and smooth surface make shirting poplin a go-to for tailored dress shirts and blouses. The lightweight plain weave drapes cleanly, holds its shape throughout the day, and takes dye evenly, producing polished, professional results.

### Casual Everyday Shirts

Relaxed button-downs and casual shirts benefit from poplin's breathability and soft hand feel. The [Cotton](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/cotton) construction keeps the wearer comfortable in warm conditions, while the fabric's easy-care nature means it launders well and resists heavy wrinkling over repeated use.

### Uniform & Workwear

Schools, hospitality settings, and corporate environments frequently rely on shirting poplin for staff uniforms. Its durability, consistent smooth appearance, and ability to hold printed logos or embroidery cleanly make it a practical, cost-effective choice for high-wear professional environments.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash cold with similar colors. Tumble dry low and iron while slightly damp for best results.

- Machine Wash
- Tumble Dry
- Iron High

## Additional Information

Shirting poplin is favored for its versatility and ease of care, making it a staple in both men's and women's fashion. The fabric's ability to hold color well also contributes to its popularity in printed designs.

- **Regional Names**: popeline (French), cambric (British)
- **Sourcing Regions**: China, India, Pakistan, Turkey
- **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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