🧵 What is Astar Fabric?

• Astar = Lining Fabric: Astar is the lining material sewn inside garments to provide structure, comfort, and opacity tissura.commvardhmanmills.com.

• Often 100% cotton: Commonly available in pure or blended cotton; breathable, soft, lightweight—ideal for inner layers mehtagroupindia.inambikastores.comshopwefab.com.

• Variants available: Also comes as dyed, plain, stiff, or lightweight poplin styles depending on the garment requirements tradeindia.comthedesigncart.com.

💤 Common Characteristics

🎯 Common Uses

• Inner lining for blouses, kurtis, dresses, jackets, and suits mehtagroupindia.inmvardhmanmills.com

• Craft projects: Petticoats, boutique tailoring, and other handmade items ambikastores.com

• Garment reinforcement: To conceal seams, stabilize silhouettes, and add softness or opacity tissura.commvardhmanmills.com

🛒 Where to Find It

• Local mills in Rajasthan (e.g., Balotra/Barmer): Manufacturers like Ashok, Kiran, Vardhman Mills liningpoplinfabric.intradeindia.commvardhmanmills.com

• Online fabric stores in India:

  • Ambika Stores: 5 m plain cotton astar for ₹399 ambikastores.com

  • E‑commerce platforms (Amazon, Wefab, etc.) with listings for cotton lining fabric amazon.inamazon.sashopwefab.com

✅ Quick Fit Guide

• For soft, breathable lining in summer wear: pick lightweight (60–70 GSM) 100% cotton astar.

• For jackets or structured garments: choose stiff or dyeable cotton astar.

• To match or customize colors: use plain dyed variants or dyeable stiff options.