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What is Poplin? Understanding This Versatile Fabric Poplin is everywhere you look, from crisp dress shirts to elegant curtains. Yet most people have no idea this fabric’s DNA traces all the way back to 15th century France, where it was first spun from silk and wool in Avignon. That’s surprising since modern poplin is now made from everything from cotton to rayon and brings a level of strength, color retention, and wrinkle resistance that outperforms fabrics many consider superior. Table of Contents Defining Poplin: Origins And Characteristics Historical Origins Of Poplin Structural Characte …