Gingham Fabric also known as gingham check or gingham plaid, is usually a cotton fabric with checks or plaids that are geometrically equal sized squares, of a combination of colors. Most gingham check fabrics are uaually one color paired with white squares, such as pink and white, black and white or blue and white. Gingham fabric is also available in green and white, red and white, yellow and white, and other combinations like lilac and white.

Gingham fabric is mostly made of cotton, though some gingham are also made in blends of polyesters, or linen.

Gingham fabric is best for gingham shirts, dresses, skirts, children’s clothing, southern clothing, jackets, pants and even pet / dog clothing, dog bandanas, bowties and ties.