Royal Oxford
Also known as: Royal oxford weave, Fine oxford, Dress oxford
Finer, more formal oxford variant with a dense diamond-look pattern and subtle sheen — suitable for business shirts.
Description
Royal Oxford is the most formal member of the oxford family. Unlike classic oxford (grainy 2/1 basket effect) and pinpoint oxford (finer but still visible basket), royal oxford uses far finer plied yarns (typically 80/2 to 120/2) in an elaborate dobby weave that from a distance looks uniform but up close reveals a fine diamond or basket pattern with subtle sheen.
The result: fabric drapes more softly than classic oxford, has a smoother, dressier surface and pairs happily with suit and tie. Typical weight 110–140 g/m2. Weave-wise it is an enhanced basket / dobby construction, often in 100 percent long-staple cotton (Supima, Giza) spun as two-fold yarn. Brand examples: Charles Tyrwhitt Royal Oxford, TM Lewin Non-Iron Royal Oxford, Brooks Brothers 1818 Royal Oxford. In corporate wear, royal oxford is the premium option above the standard basket poplin.
- Far finer plied yarns (80/2–120/2) than classic oxford
- Dense diamond/basket dobby weave — subtle sheen, formal look
- Suit- and tie-compatible; ideal for business corporate wear
- Classically in Supima or Giza cotton, two-fold yarn
Properties
| Weave | Enhanced basket / dobby weave with diamond pattern |
|---|---|
| Yarn | Fine two-fold yarns 80/2–120/2, Supima or Giza |
| Weight | 110–140 g/m2 |
| Formality | Business, suit and tie compatible |
| Application | Business dress shirts, corporate front office |
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Sources & references
2- Wikipedia: Oxford (cloth) Wikipedia — Freie Enzyklopädie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxford_(cloth)
- Charles Tyrwhitt: Royal Oxford ctshirts.com https://www.ctshirts.com/
