What is Khaki fabric?

Khaki fabric is a popular material in the garment industry, favored for both budget-friendly and high-end products. It can be woven from 100% cotton or a blend of cotton and synthetic fibers. It comes in four main color tones: original Khaki, light brown Khaki, dark Khaki, and green Khaki.

The advantages of Khaki fabric include high durability, minimal wrinkling, and pilling due to its cotton content. It is breathable and absorbs sweat well, providing comfort when worn. It is also easy to dye, allowing for various shades and high color fastness. Additionally, it is environmentally friendly due to its biodegradability when no longer in use.

However, Khaki fabric also has some drawbacks: it is not suitable for intricate designs due to its stiffness and limited stretch, making it more appropriate for simple garments. Its cost is relatively high, though it is often adjusted by blending with other materials to reduce expenses.

What types of Khaki fabric are suitable for different garments?

• Khaki Stretch/ Elastic Fabric: This type is highly favored by businesses for making office uniforms such as men's and women's suits, dress pants, etc., due to its color variety and reasonable price. It features moderate thickness, good elasticity for comfort, and maintains shape well, enhancing aesthetic appeal.
• Khaki Twill Fabric: Also known as non-stretch Khaki, it is commonly used for making men's dress pants. It has a rough texture with a distinct woven pattern and high stiffness, which resists wrinkles during laundering.
• Khaki Cotton Fabric: Made from 100% natural cotton fibers, it is highly absorbent, providing a cool feeling when worn. It is commonly chosen for making dresses, trousers, and blazers; and for office uniform skirts and women's office blazers within a moderate budget. It is characterized by its thin, soft, and lightweight fibers, offering a cool touch. It has good absorbency, ensures comfort, and is smooth with high elasticity.
• Khaki Silk Fabric: This fabric has a soft surface and is lighter than traditional Khaki, often used for making shirts and dresses for women. It is thin, lightweight, and feels cool and smooth to the touch. It has high durability, does not fade, and is more expensive compared to other fabric types.

Some khaki fabric designs at Dunnio

Military-style safari shirts

Made by Dunnio Tailor

Men's khaki dress pants

Made by Dunnio Tailor

Chinos

How to care for Khaki clothing

Khaki fabric is prone to fading and pilling if not washed correctly. To keep khaki clothing looking like new, hand wash and turn the fabric inside out to minimize damage. Use mild detergent or fabric wash. When drying, hang the clothing inside out, shake to reduce wrinkles, and press with your hands if needed. After ironing, hang the clothing on a hanger and avoid storing it in wooden cabinets for long periods to prevent moth damage. Additionally, if Khaki clothing becomes stiff and rough over time, using fabric softener can help restore softness and add a pleasant fragrance.

These are some insights from Dunnio about Khaki fabric - a cotton material ideal for summer. If you need further advice, feel free to contact Dunnio!