Not all solids are broadcloth and not all broadcloth is solid. The term broadcloth comes from the extra wide looms that were originally used to weave wool in England. It is a weaving process, originally with wool, but now also cotton (man-made fibers cannot be used), that results in a densely woven, smooth, strong, soft material with a slightly lustrous finish. Because of the higher thread count, it has a heavier texture than regular quilting cotton, meatier some call it. It is a quality fabric and the solids, like any vat dyed goods, have no right or wrong side. There will be a difference in visual color saturation between crosswise and lengthwise grain, however, because of the thread count each way.