First, choose one of the following types of fibers used in the production of the yarn woven into cloth.
 

Cotton is a natural material which is most popular in textile manufacturing because of its soft and natural feel. Cotton is also strong and durable, breathable and easy to wash and maintain.

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Linen is a textile made from fiber of flax plants. Its unique attributes include having a smooth feel, and better drape than cotton. Linen is more durable than cotton but wrinkles more easily. Linen is also has higher price than cotton due to its more complicated production process.

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Silk is a natural fiber which has very high price. Silk has special characteristics of having inimitable greatest luster with smooth and soft feel. Silk is also comfortable to wear but cannot tolerate heavy washing and ironing.

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Synthetic fibers, such as polyester and nylon, are fibers derived from petroleum. They are strong and durable; yet some types of synthetic fibers are very soft to the touch. Synthetic fibers are also easy to clean and hard to wrinkle. However, they are not as comfortable to wear as cloth made from natural fibers, not breathable, highly flammable and will melt when ironed at high temperatures.