Cheesecloth is a loosewoven cotton cloth, such as is used in pressing cheese curds.

Cheesecloth was very popular as a material for blouses and shirts during the 1960s and 1970s.

Cheesecloth is available in at least seven different grades, from open to extra-fine weave. Grades are distinguished by the number of threads per inch in each direction. Some examples are listed here.

1. |#10 || 20 x 12

1. |#40 || 24 x 20

1. |#50 || 28 x 24

1. |#60 || 32 x 28

1. |#90 || 44 x 36

Source

• The Rag Lady

Textiles | Food utensils