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The texture will become softer to the touch over the years and the shirt can also mould itself to the wearer's body."}],"rapid_break_in_softening":[{"url":"https://szoneierfabrics.com/does-oxford-cloth-soften-over-time/","quote":"Cotton Oxford becomes noticeably softer after 2–5 standard wash cycles, while polyester and nylon Oxford may only show slight change over time."}],"2_2_basketweave_durability":[{"url":"https://www.fuhuangtex.com/news/industry-news/what-is-oxford-cloth-fabric-properties-uses-buying-guide.html","quote":"The basket weave structure spreads stress across pairs of yarns rather than individual threads. This makes Oxford cloth noticeably more resistant to tearing and abrasion than plain-weave fabrics of the same weight. 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