Cambric or chambray's a lightweight cotton cloth used as fabric for lace and needlework. Cambric, also known as batiste in a large part of the world, was first used in Cambrai, France, as early as 1595. It's possibly named after Baptiste of Cambrai. It's a closely woven, firm fabric with a slight glossy surface produced by calendering. Modern cambric's made from Egyptian or American cotton and sometimes flax, but also polymer fibres can be added. Cambric's also used as a coating for professiona… (More on Cambric)