- Cretonnes, Warp Printed
- CRETONNES, WARP PRINTEDPlain weave cotton fabrics woven from yarn printed in the warp. Thick weft is used which gives a " chine " effect. A standard quality is 72 ends and 28 picks per inch, 2/40's T., 2/10's W. Made in 36-in., 40-m. and 52-m. widths. These fabrics are reversible as the pattern shows on both sides. Also known as " Shadow Cretonnes."
Dictionary of the English textile terms. 2014.
