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Uttara 10, Road 13, House 49, AB2, Dhaka-1230 , Bangladesh
Texheritage Bangladesh - is Bangladesh’s first dedicated, research-based textile museum and digital archive
Uttara, Dhaka-1230 , Bangladesh
80/20 TC Pocketing Fabric

80/20 TC Pocketing Fabric

Collections, Fabric, Pocketing Fabric, Woven FabricsFebruary 17, 2026

80/20 Pocketing is a lightweight woven fabric made from 80% polyester and 20% cotton, commonly used for pocket linings in trousers, denim, uniforms, and workwear. Constructed in a plain weave, it offers high strength, dimensional stability, smooth hand, and low shrinkage, making it ideal for repeated stress and stitching in garments.

Historically, 80/20 pocketing gained prominence with the growth of mass-produced apparel, providing an efficient, durable, and cost-effective solution for internal garment components. In a textile museum context, it highlights the unseen yet crucial role of functional fabrics in the evolution of modern garment manufacturing.

80/20 TC Pocketing Fabric

Available in Museum’s Library.

Sample Details:
* Object Title : 80% polyester and 20% cotton – Pocketing Fabric
* Accession Number: THB W-Pocketing 02/2026
* Category : Woven Collection
* Period : 2026
* Region : Asia, Bangladesh
* Material Composition : 80% polyester and 20% cotton
* Weave Construction: Plain
* Yarn Count (warp × weft) : 96×72/75Dx45D
* GSM : 85
* Width: 42″
* Dye Type : Millange – Synthetic
* Condition Assessment : Fabric hanger
* Historical Notes : 80/20 TC pocketing became widely used during the late 20th century as Bangladesh’s garment industry expanded, providing a durable, cost-effective internal fabric for pockets in trousers, denim, and uniforms. It reflects the industrialization and standardization of functional garment components in modern apparel production.
* Source / Donor : Rawshan Textile

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