Marcella

Marcella fabric is a stiff fabric made using a ‘pique’ or ‘marcella’ weaving style. It is generally made using cotton yarns. Marcella fabric can be identified by the raised, parallel cords or fine ribbing. It is a close relative of cotton twill. This fabric holds more starch than regular cotton, so it was used for shirt fronts as it has a crisper appearance. The term Marcella is a variation on the word ‘Marseille,’ a place in France where Provençal quilts were made. The Marcella fabric was originally made as an imitation of these quilts which were corded. Marcella is a double cloth, meaning it looks the same on both sides.

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Written by Kelly Mitchell

Kelly Mitchell, extremely competent and reliable, she is currently in her third year at the University of Lincoln UK, studying Fashion. Kelly is responsible for the Fabrics, Fibers and Leathers sections of our Dictionary


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