Chambray (noun)

A lightweight cotton fabric with a colored warp and a white weft, used for shirts, dresses, and other clothing.

Origin:

From french chambray, from cambrai, a town in northern france where the fabric was originally made.

Examples:

1. I love this chambray shirt, it's so soft and comfortable.
2. She wore a chambray dress to the wedding.
3. This chambray fabric would make a great pair of pants.
4. The chambray shirt is a versatile piece that can be dressed up or down.
5. I'm thinking of making a quilt out of chambray scraps.