Glazed cotton, polished cotton, and chintz are all the same fabric. It was popular in quilts in the late 70s and early 80s. Not great for hand quilting (the tight weave gives it shine), but it wears like iron and gives a nice sheen to things. It does soften up with washing and wear. I've mixed it with regular fabric in many of my early projects.
It would be great for totes and home dec projects, too.