Fabric names reflect a combination of fibre source, yarn properties, weave or knit structure, and finishing processes (dyeing, coating, brushing, chemical treatment).
Oxford
FibreCotton
WeaveBasket (oxford) weave
FinishMercerized, washed, sometimes wrinkle-resistant
Chambray
FibreCotton
WeavePlain weave
FinishColored warp / white weft
Denim
FibreCotton
WeaveTwill weave (3/1)
FinishSanforized, stone-washed, enzyme-washed, raw
Corduroy
FibreCotton
WeaveTwill weave
FinishPile cutting, brushing, sometimes enzyme or garment washing
Tweed
FibreWool
WeaveTwill or plain weave
FinishBrushed, milled, sometimes lightly felted
Cheviot
FibreWool
WeavePlain or twill weave
FinishBrushed, washed, or untreated. A type of tweed.
Poplin
FibreCotton
WeavePlain weave (fine warp, thicker weft)
FinishCalendered or lightly pressed, sometimes mercerized