IL020 Handkerchief French Blue Softened - 100% Linen Fabric - Light (3.7 oz/yd2), Width 58"
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 | FRENCH BLUE |
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
From the swatch, this lovely blue, not too bright, matches perfectly the blue. in a favorite Amy Vail print from Spoonflower, which I wanted to use as the front bodice of a princess-seamed tunic. Very short stock now, hope it comes back in.
In case anyone else would like to compare these blues side by side: the first fabric on the upper left is Marina Blue, and the second is French Blue. I've been very pleased with the quality of this lightweight fabric! Also, the cuts are always generous, so I still have more than full yardage even after washing & drying on hot, steam ironing on high, and then evening the ends by pulling a weft thread and cutting along the straight line.
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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