IL020 Handkerchief Anthracite Softened - 100% Linen Fabric - Light (3.7 oz/yd2), Width 58"
French painter Pierre Soulages made a career out of painting with shades of black like ANTHRACITE, sweeping it in broad, confident gestures across paper and canvas. His stark, minimal designs nod towards the simple confidence of cave paintings and Japanese calligraphy, with loose marks crisscrossing over one another to create the sensations of depth, space and movement.
New York art dealer Domonique Levy observes the high contrast this black creates, noting, “He’s followed one journey all his life, which has led him more and more towards the light. Despite the fact that they are black, the paintings are all about capturing the light.”
At a lighter weight of 3.5 ounces this 58 inch wide 100% linen is woven with finer threads to give it a smoother appearance. Referred to as lightweight or handkerchief linen, this fine, but surprisingly sturdy linen brings new meaning to the term "sheer elegance".
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 | IL020 Handkerchief |
| Content | 100% Linen |
| Type | PLAIN WEAVE |
| Color | ANTHRACITE |
| Width | 58 inch |
| Weight | 3.7 oz/yd2 |
| Thread size warp | 33.3 |
| Thread size weft | 33.3 |
| Thread count warp | 57 |
| Thread count weft | 44 |
Customer Questions and Answers
Is this linen appropriate for an elastic waist loose fit pant? I worry that it will be too thin and see-through.
F|S Team
This fabric is opaque and flowy fabric ideal or lightweight pants that are loose fitting. If you're looking for a slightly thicker fabric, please try our IL019.
How do you compare the color of this fabric to that of IL020 Handkerchief Black Softened Light? I am looking for linen that is jet black.
F|S Team
This color is what you would consider an off black so it would look faded next to a jet black. The black in the IL020 would be the one to use it is not considered a lighter or off black but a true black.
Is this fabric see through?
F|S Team
The darker colors of the IL020, like this color, Anthracite, is not see through :)
This is so incredibly soft and fine, handkerchief weight linen in anthracite black. It drapes perfectly. I am making a handfasting sash. This is such lovely highest quality fabric. The company gave me a very generous cut, more than shrinkage allowed. It was shipped quickly and securely. I am thrilled.
I bought this hoping to reproduce a beloved and patched-to-the-hilt pair of baggy linen pants. I washed and dried it and was amazed at how soft and wrinkle-proof the fabric became. It sewed up like a dream. On the body, it feels as light as nothing and drapes with a softness that doesn't add bulkiness, as a crisper linen would. I bought more in black and some in the natural color as well. I recommend it to anyone wanting clothing for hot, humid weather.
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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