--- title: "Cotton Voile | Fabric Guide | Mr Balaclava" description: "A light, slightly sheer cotton plain weave made from fine, tightly twisted yarns. It is crisp, breathable and comfortable in heat, so it suits summer…" url: https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/cotton-voile-scarf-fabric/ language: en-US updated: 2026-10-12T20:07:57+00:00 alternates: fr: https://mrbalaclava.com/fr/materials/fabric/voile-de-coton.md de: https://mrbalaclava.com/de/materials/fabric/baumwoll-voile.md es: https://mrbalaclava.com/es/materials/fabric/voile-de-algodon.md publisher: Mr Balaclava (https://mrbalaclava.com/) --- Fabric · Cotton # Cotton Voile A light, slightly sheer cotton plain weave made from fine, tightly twisted yarns. It is crisp, breathable and comfortable in heat, so it suits summer scarves, beach wraps and light head scarves, dyed or printed. Reference specification [Get a quote in this fabric](https://mrbalaclava.com/contact-us/) [All scarf fabrics](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/scarf-fabrics/) Updated 12 October 2026 ![Close-up of lavender cotton voile with a fine, slightly sheer weave](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/cotton-voile-scarf-fabric-lavender-close-up-1024x683.webp) *Similar fabric texture. The real fabric can look slightly different; the overall look and feel are the same.* - [![Lavender cotton voile loosely draped](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/cotton-voile-scarf-fabric-lavender-swatch-300x200.webp) Folded swatch: face, reverse side and edge.](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/cotton-voile-scarf-fabric-lavender-swatch-1024x683.webp) - **50 pcs** Minimum order - **14 days** Standard lead time - **OEKO-TEX®** Fabrics from certified mills - **ISO 9001** Certified (Eco Jersey Limited) - **Sedex** Member (Eco Jersey Limited) Specification ## What is typical, and what we confirm for your order ### Typical for this fabric type **Construction** Woven, Voile **Knit** Woven voile (fine plain weave) **Usual composition** 100% cotton; cotton-silk voile also exists. **Weight class** Lightweight **Feel** Crisp, cool and slightly sheer **Season** Summer **Warmth** Low **Breathability** Very high **Stretch** Low **Moisture management** Very high **Quick drying** Moderate **Softness** Very high **Durability** High General textile guidance, not a lab measurement of our fabric. ### Mr Balaclava specification Exact composition, weight (GSM), colours and sampling for this fabric are confirmed with your quote. **Decoration suitability** - Embroidery Test first - Screen printing Suitable - Sublimation printing Not suitable - Heat transfer Test first - Woven label Suitable - Printed label Suitable Screen and digital printing with reactive inks; light embroidery after a test. Industry guidance for this fabric type. We confirm the method on a sample before production. [Get a quote in this fabric](https://mrbalaclava.com/contact-us/) Where it is used ## Products made in this fabric Made with this fabric Can also be made with this fabric The photos show these products in another material. We make them with this fabric to order. 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