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Gauze Fabric

Gauze fabric is a lightweight loosely woven fabric with mesh and wrinkled texture. It is highly used in medical dressings, clothing, and home furnishing.

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Hari Krishna Fabric Experts
Nov 2026
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100–140 GSM
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Gauze Fabric
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Its texture gives a mesh and wrinkled glance

Its texture gives a mesh and wrinkled glance

Technical Specifications & Parameters

Specification AttributeStandard Spec
TextureIts texture gives a mesh and wrinkled glance
AppearanceThe fabric has a dull look on the surface

What is Gauze Fabric?

  • It is a thin translucent, lightweight, loosely woven fabric.
  • Gauze fabric weaving process is crossed with overlapping yarns, which makes it firm and durable.
  • Gauze can be made from non-woven fabric, for instance, fabrics that are neither woven nor knitted.
  • Woven gauze used for medical dressing is usually made out of cotton.
  • Non-woven fabric is made from synthetic fibers such as polyester or rayon blended with cotton. Moreover, it is stronger, bulkier, and softer than woven.
  • Ingle gauze fabric in the market is also available as muslin.
What is Gauze Fabric

History

  • Gauze fabrics origin was from the Gaza region. 
  • Fabrics' name is derived from this place.
  • This fabric was imported to medieval Europe for specific religions. 
  • During the early 13th century, gauze was forbidden instead a fine type of silk commonly known as Gazzalum was being imported. 
  • Although the origin of the word Gauze is uncertain but is often referred to in the Arabic and Persian word Qazz, meaning raw silk.
History

What makes it stand out?

Texture

Its texture gives a mesh and wrinkled glance

Appearance

The fabric has a dull look on the surface

Application & Usage

Accessories

Medical Dressing, Veil, baby carriers, loose dresses, skirts, and many more 

Home Furnishing

Curtains and thermal blankets

Care Instruction

  • Hand washing the fabric is always the best option.
  • If doing machine wash then go for a gentle wash.
  • Overwashing will make your fabric shrink.
  • To remove wrinkles go for steam ironing.  
  • Store it in a dry place or in a cotton bag to keep it safe from bugs. 
Care Instruction

Care & Maintenance Guidelines

01

Hand washing the fabric is always the best option.

Hand washing the fabric is always the best option.

02

If doing machine wash then go for a gentle wash.

If doing machine wash then go for a gentle wash.

03

Overwashing will make your fabric shrink.

Overwashing will make your fabric shrink.

04

To remove wrinkles go for steam ironing.

To remove wrinkles go for steam ironing.

05

Store it in a dry place or in a cotton bag to keep it safe from bugs.

Store it in a dry place or in a cotton bag to keep it safe from bugs.

Frequently Asked Questions

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