Short answer
Chambray is a cotton plain weave cloth of about —, at its best in summer (shirts). A light, even cotton with just enough texture to read relaxed under tailoring.
At a glance
FamilyCotton plain weave
Weight—
SeasonSummer (shirts)
Best forCasual shirts
Choosing Chambray at your fitting
Tell the tailor your cities and your calendar — Chambray earns its place when the answer matches summer (shirts) wear. The shortlist you receive will pair it with one or two alternatives, and the choice is always yours.
Cloth notes are guidance, not inventory: availability varies by season. What is reserved for you is confirmed in your written quotation.