Plus, like all cotton fabrics, cotton voile wrinkles easily and absorbs water – there are few fabrics which are comfortable to wear when wet, and cotton cloths are not among them.

What's the difference between cotton and cotton voile?

While the fabric shares many common characteristics with cotton, cotton voile is softer, lighter and features a sheer, airy quality.

What type of fabric is cotton voile?

Voile is a soft, sheer fabric, usually made of 100% cotton or cotton blended with linen or polyester. The term is French for veil. Because of its light weight, the fabric is mostly used in soft furnishing. In tropical climates, voile is used for window treatments and mosquito nets.