Chintz in detail
Also known as: Glazed chintz, Calendered chintz
Densely woven cotton fabric (110-160 g/m2) with a high-gloss finish achieved by friction or calender pressing, often featuring floral prints.
Description
Chintz originally comes from India (Hindi chint = spotted, coloured) and in the 17th century referred to printed cotton fabrics with floral motifs. Today the term primarily denotes the glossy finish: a densely woven cotton (plain or twill weave) is treated after printing or dyeing with wax, resin and/or starch and then polished under high pressure by hot calender or friction rollers.
The result is a smooth, evenly glossy surface that repels soil and gives the colours extra depth. Chintz is used for curtains, upholstery, cushions, traditional dresses, classic nightwear and women's blouses. Because the sheen fades after several washes, chintz is often dry-cleaned only.
- Base fabric: dense cotton, 110-160 g/m²
- Finish: calender or friction gloss with resin/wax/starch
- Look: high sheen, often with floral prints
- Care: not fully washfast, dry cleaning recommended
Properties
| Base fabric | Dense cotton in plain or twill weave |
|---|---|
| Finish | Calender/friction gloss with resin, wax, starch |
| Weight | 110-160 g/m^2 |
| Care | Dry cleaning recommended, sheen fades with washing |
Related product categories
Sources & references
2- Wikipedia: Chintz Wikipedia — Freie Enzyklopädie https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chintz
- V&A Museum: Chintz history vam.ac.uk https://www.vam.ac.uk/articles/the-story-of-chintz
