This fabric is a light-weight cotton, not the finest in terms of thread-count, but a good fabric for summer shirts, shorts etc. I intend to make baggy, cool summer trousers. The colours are bright and beautiful, and I have pre-washed the fabric as I always do, and the colour has stayed fresh. I love these batik designs, with their quirks and anomalies, but if you want absolutely regular pattern, this isn't for you. The price was very good, and delivery was quick.