Woven fabric has the horizontal and vertical threads woven up and down. This fabric does not stretch and needs patterns especially suited to it. A cotton dress or a business shirt is made from woven fabric.

What is a non stretch cotton?

Cotton sateen is very soft and has a slight sheen. It sits closer to the body when worn. All fabrics have been pre shrunk.

What is tight fabric called?

Stretch fabric is a cloth which has the ability to stretch. It is made partially of elastic fibers such as lycra, elastane, spandex (different names of the same synthetic fiber). There are also knit fabrics which stretch due to the production method looping.