Gambroons

GAMBROONS

A plain matting cotton cloth shipped to India and used for clothing, hangings and many domestic purposes. About 26-in. in width, 60 ends and 60 picks per inch, 16's T., 16's W., or 58-ends and 56 picks per inch, 14's T., 12's W. The colours are varied, but some are warped 2 blue, 2 black, two ends to a heald eye. A linen fabric also known as Gambroons is much used for light-weight suitings, for warm climates. It is made in 3-shaft or 4-shaft twills and either white or cream. About 72 ends and 72 picks per inch, 80's T., and 80's W. linen.