Which fabric is 100% cotton, spun, with a jacquard weave and yarn dyed, finishing processes include mercerizing and permanent press?

• A. Bird's eye pique
• B. Damask
• C. Brocade
• D. Tapestry

Answer: (B)

Jacquard weaving enables intricate patterns to be built directly into the fabric by controlling each warp thread, which is why damask is a classic example. Damask fabrics are produced on a jacquard loom, creating a reversible pattern made from the interplay of warp and weft with a satin-like and a satin-reverse effect. When the fabric is 100% cotton and the yarns are dyed before weaving, the result is a cotton fabric that is truly spun and yarn-dyed, with the pattern arising from the weave itself rather than from printing or embroidery. Mercerizing, a finishing treatment for cotton, increases luster, improves dye uptake, and gives a smoother hand, while permanent press helps the fabric resist wrinkles—both finishing steps commonly associated with cotton fabrics like damask. This combination—100% cotton, spun, jacquard-woven, yarn-dyed fabric finished with mercerizing and permanent press—fits damask most precisely.