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Cotton / Poplin
Cotton Poplin
Cotton poplin is the classic shirting fabric — a plain weave with fine yarns (typically 60x60 or 80x80) that gives a smooth, crisp surface and a clean drape. The tight weave means prints sit on top with sharp edges, embroidery lays flat without distortion, and the fabric holds pleats and structure better than knits. At 110-130 gsm it's light enough for warm weather but opaque enough for shirts and dresses without lining.
Composition: 100% Cotton
Composition
100% Cotton
Weight
110-130 gsm
Width / Spec
Plain weave, 60x60 yarn count
Min Order
50 pcs / 50 m
What is cotton poplin?
Cotton poplin is the classic shirting fabric — a plain weave with fine yarns (typically 60x60 or 80x80) that gives a smooth, crisp surface and a clean drape. The tight weave means prints sit on top with sharp edges, embroidery lays flat without distortion, and the fabric holds pleats and structure better than knits. At 110-130 gsm it's light enough for warm weather but opaque enough for shirts and dresses without lining.
Crisp cotton poplin with smooth surface. Light, breathable, holds embroidery and screen print beautifully. We work with cotton poplin daily in our Yiwu factory, producing for brands, teams, and event organizers worldwide. Whether you need Cotton, Poplin, Shirt applications or are sourcing cotton poplin for the first time, we can help with sample yardage, bulk production, and DDP shipping to your door.
Key characteristics
Compatible print methods
How we print on cotton poplin.
DTG (direct-to-garment)DTF (direct-to-film)Screen printingEmbroidery
Cotton Poplin takes DTF (direct-to-film) and screen-print cleanly for full-color graphics. We also offer embroidery for premium logos. For other substrates in your project, we can combine Cotton Poplin with sublimation-friendly poly panels in the same garment.
Best for
What we make with cotton poplin.
Care instructions
How to care for cotton poplin.
- ✓Machine wash warm. Iron on cotton setting while slightly damp. For easy-care finishes, use cotton-poly blend. Dry cleanable for dress shirt programs.
Tags & categories
Where this fabric fits.
CottonPoplinShirtBlouseDressLightweightBreathableCrispDTGEmbroidery
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FAQ
Common questions about cotton poplin.
Can poplin be used for dress shirts?
Yes — it's the most common dress shirt fabric. We supply 60x60 to 80x80 yarn count poplin for retail-grade dress shirt programs.
Is your poplin pre-shrunk?
Yes, sanforized to ≤2% residual shrinkage. Garments will hold size after standard home washing.
Can you do yarn-dyed stripes and checks?
Yes — we run yarn-dyed poplin in stripes, checks, ginghams, and tattersalls. Lead time is 30-45 days for custom yarn-dye programs.
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Ready to order cotton poplin?
Send us your spec — quantity, sizes, print design — and we'll quote you FOB Yiwu or DDP to your door. Sample yardage available on request.