Cambric/ˈkæmbrɪk/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Fabric Type Cambric is a specific type of fabric known for being lightweight and tightly woven. The table was set with cambric napkins. Pro Tip 2/3Color Note Cambric is traditionally white, but modern cambric can come in various colors. He chose a blue cambric shirt for the summer picnic. Pro Tip 3/3Material Quality Used in contexts where quality and refinement of the cloth are implied. The wedding dress was crafted from the finest cambric.