Gingham May Be the State’s Official Textile
The Commonwealth may soon have its own official textile—and no, it’s not a jersey knit in Red Sox red.
A motion to make gingham the state’s official textile has been introduced via State Rep. Paul McMurtry of Dedham. The bill is a refile from the previous season’s H.2862, which was introduced in January 2013. McMurtry’s office confirmed to Boston.com that gingham was chosen because of its historical significance — the state was once home to many gingham mills.
But keep in mind—gingham is a textile, not a pattern or a color. The meme-able blue and white check we’ve all grown to love and mock is only a small part of its contribution to menswear. Gingham is a type of fabric—cotton or a blend, dyed, woven to be striped, plain, or yes, checked.
Ah. Feels like a great time to break out @thatjcrewginghamshirt and celebrate.
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