C top of page Canvas Fabric made of cotton, linen, or other fibers with an even, regular weave. Great for coats, bags, pants, and artists of all sorts. Any sweater that buttons down the front. Named for the 7th Earl of Cardigan, who led the Charge of the Light Brigade and requested an extra layer to keep warm. Cashmere Fine downy undercoat of the Cashmere goat, a native of Kashmir, India.
Cavalry twill A strong, rugged fabric with twill's distinctive diagonal weave and a definite ridge.
Chambray A smooth cotton fabric made by weaving white into colored yarns. The name is derived from Cambrai, the town in France where it was first made. Chenille The French word for caterpillar, and for the fuzzy yarn that resembles one. Chino Durable cotton fabric originally used for summer uniforms by the U.S. Army. Chinos Civilian-issue pants made of chino.