Which fabric is used for shirts and curtains and is yarn dyed?

• A. Chambray
• B. Gingham
• C. Gauze
• D. Challis

Answer: (B)

Yarn-dyed fabrics get their color from the yarns used in weaving, which lets you create patterns like checks and stripes. Gingham is a classic example: it’s a plain-weave fabric where white and colored yarns are woven together in a regular check, and the color comes from the yarns themselves before weaving. This makes the small, balanced checks crisp and durable, a common choice for shirts and also popular for light curtains because the pattern holds up well with washing and use.

The other fabrics don’t fit as neatly here. Chambray is a plain-weave fabric that resembles a soft, faded solid (usually blue with a white weft), so it isn’t the typical check pattern you’d expect for gingham-style shirts or curtains. Gauze is an open, airy weave more suited to lightweight, sheer drapes or wraps and isn’t used for the stable, repeating check pattern. Challis is a soft, drapable fabric usually found in solid colors or prints, not the simple check created by weaving colored yarns.