Cotton Twill

Is the moleskin fabric same as brushed cotton?

I bought a skirt from ebay and found it extremely comfy, the washing instruction states that the fabric is brushed cotton. I tried to find more skirts made with brushed cotton on ebay and came across this 'moleskin' which is defined as 'a heavy-napped cotton twill fabric', so I wonder if it's just a fancier name for brushed cotton, or are they two different types of fabric but similar in texture? Please help, many thanks!

There are a number of fabrics called "moleskin", some of which are cotton and some not.

Traditional moleskin (as used in British outdoor trousers) is a closely woven heavy cotton and linen fustian with a napped surface, often created by brushing. Modern polyester "moleskin" is a brushed poly twill or a one sided velourish affair -- sometimes even knit velours are sold as "moleskin".

Brushed cotton is any cotton fabric from very lightweight to very heavyweight, that has been treated by brushing to produce a softer surface, usually just on one side. Cotton flannel, for instance, is a brushed cotton. So is brushed denim. I even have a piece of brushed batiste -- batiste is a lightweight plain weave cotton normally used for fine blouses, nightgowns and baby clothes.

So it's really best to inquire particulars of fabrics you want to consider for a project. Many of the traditional names of fabrics are mis-used all the time. I've been offered chambray (plain tabby weave) for denim (twill), pique and plisse for seersucker, an embossed organza for ottoman, etc. Sigh.

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Posted by admin on Jan 18th, 2010 and is filed under Collectibles.

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