chambray
noun
cham·bray
ˈsham-ˌbrā 
-brē
: a lightweight clothing fabric with colored warp and white filling yarns
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Perles recommends linen for its breathability and relaxed elegance, soft chambray for versatility, seersucker for its classic summer appeal, and high-quality cotton for comfort and durability.
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Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
This chambray floor cushion is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, featuring ample filling for a cloud-like feel.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 3 July 2025
For men, the options include a blazer with chambray details, a jacket inspired by classic trenchcoats, and a classic men’s pants.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
And with options ranging from crisp poplin to breezy linen, soft silk to classic chambray—not to mention plenty done up in summer’s top-trending colors—there are endless choices, and of course, an equally vast amount of styling opportunities.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 30 June 2025
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Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
This chambray floor cushion is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, featuring ample filling for a cloud-like feel.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 3 July 2025
For men, the options include a blazer with chambray details, a jacket inspired by classic trenchcoats, and a classic men’s pants.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
And with options ranging from crisp poplin to breezy linen, soft silk to classic chambray—not to mention plenty done up in summer’s top-trending colors—there are endless choices, and of course, an equally vast amount of styling opportunities.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 30 June 2025
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“Chambray.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chambray. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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chambray
noun
cham·bray
ˈsham-ˌbrā
-brē
: a lightweight clothing fabric with colored and white yarns
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