Lawn cloth

[3][4] The term lawn is also used in the textile industry to refer to a type of starched crisp finish given to a cloth product.

[citation needed] The finish used on lawn ranges from soft to semi-crisp to crisp, but the fabric is never completely stiff.

When lawn is made using combed yarns, with a soft feel and slight luster, it is known as nainsook.

[2][3] Cotton lawn rose in popularity due to its breathable characteristics in warmer climates[7] particularly during the period of British rule in India and Pakistan.

[6] Lawn cloth commonly is used for infant wear, handkerchiefs, dresses, blouses, aprons and curtains.