1C64 Luxury Optic White Softened - 100% Linen Fabric - Medium (5.3 oz/yd2), Width 58"
A finer quality 5.3 ounce medium weight 58 inch wide 100% linen that is woven with finer threads, and an increased thread count. The higher thread count makes 1C64 shrink less and gives this linen a very smooth and luxurious look and feel, earning it the moniker "luxury linen".
The cloth is Softened so we have added a softener to give it a silkier hand. The fabric has not been laundered so shrinkage will still have to be taken into consideration (shrinkage depends on fabric weave and laundering method).
Fabric specifications:
| Article | 1C64 Luxury |
| Content | 100% Linen |
| Type | PLAIN WEAVE |
| Color | OPTIC WHITE |
| Width | 58 inch |
| Weight | 5.3 oz/yd2 |
| Thread size warp | 23.8 |
| Thread size weft | 23.8 |
| Thread count warp | 49 |
| Thread count weft | 49 |
Customer Questions and Answers
My son is getting married and wants a white linen suit. Is your wife line a strong enough material?
F|S Team
We'd recommend our 4C22 heavyweight for a structured jacket, and pants. But if he would prefer lighter pants, this fabric will work wonderfully.
Can I use this to make baby clothes or is there another you recommend. Thanks
F|S Team
Yes, you can use this fabric or our IL019 medium weight with the FS signature finish is also a buttery soft fabric perfect for babies. If you're interested in our cottons, you may like our percales and muslin fabrics.
Would this be drapey enough for a caftan to wear in an island setting?
F|S Team
It absolutely will!
Is this your best linen for embroidery, especially cross-stitch?
F|S Team
This fabric is designed for embroidery, specifically drawn threadwork. This can work for cross stitch, but please pay attention to the thread count as this fabric is much finer than traditional cross stitch fabric.
I am interested in the 1C64 optic white linen for altar cloths - I see a few other customers recommend it as well :) How do the cuts come when you order? I would need two lengths of 8 yards. Would they come as separate cuts (2yds, 6yds, 1yd, etc.) to equal the total, or will I receive one continuous piece?
F|S Team
Hello, your fabric will always come as one continuous piece of the yardage you have ordered.
I just signed up and like to order Optic White Linen. We were going to order IL019 -All purpose, after searching further we did find 1C64 Luxury Optic White linen and after reading the reviews, the latter may be the better choice for making church vestments and altar linens. What is the difference between these two linens? Thank you for your advice in this.
F|S Team
The 1C64 linen has a smoother hand and an even weave structure, giving it a more luxurious and refined look. In comparison, the IL019 has the traditional linen texture and weave from single ply threads of subtly varied widths.
Could I use this color and weight for loose summer pull-on pants? I have used this weight in other colors and the fabric has been excellent. I would like to have a white pair, but I am concerned about it being too see-through.
F|S Team
Hello, all white linen fabrics can be a little see through to varying degrees due to the colors and nature of the fabric. The levels of opacity in this fabric and our 4C22 are the ones which our customers usually find to be the most opaque and suitable for pants. Of course, this will vary depending on personal taste, so it is always a good idea to get a sample.
Hi, Can you tell me the shrinkage for 1C64 OPTIC WHITE Softened - 100% Linen - Medium (5.3 oz/yd2)? Thanks Jane
F|S Team
7-10% based on our recommended wash instructions that you will find in our help center which you can access from the footer of our main webpage located under Services.
Will this be in stock soon?
I can't say I was impressed with this linen. I found it to be very thin and almost transparent. I had to line the altar cloth I made to make it somewhat opaque
I am so glad this Optic White is back. I just received an order for 6 Altar Cloths and this is the perfect fabric.
Bought this for hand piecing Angel Dresses, lovely feel to it - easy to handle..think i would like it a little softer-a false petticoat underneath solved the problem- embellished with with fine lace. Currently making a Bonnet to go with it... these little dresses are donated - thought it best to be anonymous, sorry so no photo graph
I washed this material twice in hot water and put it in the dryer. I wanted to make sure I attained all the shrinkage possible before preparing the linens for church. My only comment is that I wish it was a little \\\"whiter\\\" than it is. It has a beautiful finish, drapes very nicely and is so easy to iron. One more thing I would like to add: I have never had such wonderful and caring service from any company I've ordered material from as I have from Fabric-Store.com. They truly go above and beyond when you need help or have questions. The reason for the \"4\" is due to the color I had hoped would be whiter.
Lovely linen to use for Communion cloths. It irons out smoothly, takes machine embroidery beautifully, and I'll be ordering more for another set of cloths. Thank you for your advice on using this linen for this purpose.
I just finished 8 Purificators for our Christ Church, Episcopal altar linens. This linen is delightful to work with and presses up smooth as silk. I hand hemmed all of them and machine embroidered the crosses in the center and I'm going to make more this winter as the Altar Guild loves them. We go through Purificators faster than any other small linen as the metal chalice is rough on the fabric, as is the effort to wash out the ladies' lipstick stains. These have a sturdy feeling to them without being rough or "rustic".
I also have been using this fabric to make sacred linens for the Catholic Church in Augusta, KS. Currently, I am making Amice for the parish priest, the Bishop of the Wichita Diocese and his assistant. They love the softness of this fabric. And I love the relaxing feel of the fabric.
I just LOVE 1C64 and its fine hand. It is a real pleasure to work up and sew this fabric. It seems to help you sew it. I am a fairly new sewer, but this fabric makes me look good. It has become my new standard. This fabric is absolutely worth every penny. Thanks fabrics-store for making it even more affordable!
I belong to the Sewing Ministry of a Catholic Church in Fort Worth Texas. We needed to make new Purificators for use during Communion. I had received some of the IC64 in other colors just to test it out and loved the feel and look of it. It also worked up beautifully and washed and ironed almost like permanent press. I was very impressed and decided to order the IC64 in Optic White for the Purificators. Everyone loves working with the fabric and the final result was both beautiful and very functional. We are very pleased and will continue to order from Fabrics-Store.com for their wonderful products, great prices and excellent service.
Optic white 1C64 used to make curtains. Drape nicely.
A very nice alternative to Belgian linen for making altar linens, especially if the parish budget is somewhat limited. Sews up beautifully and while I offer this as 'second best' (see budget comment)it is a very, very good second best indeed! Shown is a handmade altar linen set with a couple of lavender sachets on the side. Ilona
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FABRIC CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Please note that some of our darker or more vibrant shades will have some residual dye run off or bleeding. It is important that you launder or treat like colors with like colors so that you do not compromise the integrity of any other colors, fabrics or garments during the launder process.
We also suggest that if you are combining one or more of these types of colors with lighter colors that you pre-wash the linens seperately and once the item is completed do not launder again, but Dry Clean.
Fabric Care
Machine wash cold.
Gentle cycle.
Only non-chlorine. Bleach if needed.
Tumble dry low.
Medium steam iron.
Do not use Perm Press cycle in wash or dry