Which fabric is 100% cotton, spun, balanced plain weave with resist dye/ikat?

• A. Calico
• B. Interlock
• C. Ikat
• D. Ripstops

Answer: (C)

Understanding a fabric description means looking at fiber, yarn, weave, and any dyeing technique. This description calls for 100% cotton with spun yarn, a balanced plain weave, and a resist-dyeing method known as ikat. The resist-dyeing happens on the yarns before weaving, so the patterns appear as the warp and weft interlock in the plain weave to create the distinctive ikat look. A balanced plain weave gives an even, stable surface that clearly shows the pattern without extra texture. Other options don’t fit this combination: calico is also a plain-weave cotton but typically plain-dyed or printed, not produced by resist-dyeing; interlock is a knit, not woven; ripstops are a plain weave with a distinctive reinforcing grid, not tied to ikat resist-dyeing. So the fabric described is ikat.