Bengaline
Also known as: Bengaline stretch
Fine cross-rep fabric with silk or wool warp and cotton or wool weft — slightly elastic, with visible ribs.
Description
Bengaline is a fine cross-rep fabric, originally with silk warp and cotton or wool weft — the combination produces visible fine cross ribs and a slightly lustrous character. The name refers to the Indian region of Bengal, where the original trade fabric was made in the 19th century.
Modern bengaline is usually a cotton-polyester-elastane blend (typically 70/25/5) with high warp density and elastane weft — the result is a body-conscious stretch fabric with pronounced cross ribs. Weights 180-320 g/m². The hand is smooth and slightly crisp, with strong recovery.
Uses: skinny trousers, skirts, blazers, dresses, riding breeches and uniform fabrics. In corporate wear popular for formal but comfortable pieces (stretch dress trousers, business skirts). Historically used for mourning dresses (matt black bengaline).
Properties
| Weave type | Cross rep, dense warp |
|---|---|
| Typical fibres | Cotton + polyester + elastane |
| Fabric weight | 180-320 g/m² |
| Use | Stretch trousers, skirts, blazers |
Related product categories
Sources & references
2- Wikipedia: Bengaline Wikipedia — Freie Enzyklopädie https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bengaline
- Textile Institute textileinstitute.org https://www.textileinstitute.org/
