The word of the day is “madras”. Not the cocktail version–the fabric version. Some people may call a madras pattern “plaid” or “checkered“. The name is derived from a former city name in India now known as Chennai.
Madras: A lightweight plain weave cotton fabric with a striped, plaid, or checked pattern. A true madras will bleed when washed. This type of fabric is usually imported from India. End-uses are men’s and women’s shirts and dresses. – fabric.com
Wearing a madras apparel was pretty popular in the 1960s. It gives that feeling of spring or summer time.
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It has that preppy feeling too. A popular pattern for private school uniforms, nerdy costumes, lumberjacks, etc. Can you rock a madras pattern? You can customize your hoodie or jacket with our collection of plaids.
nique fabric
dont sweater fabric
You can apply this fabric to a crewneck sweatshirt.
checkers crewneck
This hoodie looks spiffy with the green and blue plaid with a touch of the red drawstrings.
tic tac toe hoodie
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