Designs are often geometric in shape, but originally elaborate designs of birds, trees, and flowers. Similar to percale. Either bleached or piece dyed. Highly mercerized, lint free. Calendered on the right side with a slight gloss.
Lower qualities have a smooth bright finish.
Similar to batiste but is stiffer and fewer slubs. Launders very well. Has good body, sews and finishes well. Originally made in Cambria, France of linen and used for Church embroidery and table linens. Sometimes blended with wool or imitated in wool.