IL090 Canvas Natural - 100% Linen Fabric - Very Heavy (8 oz/yd2), Width 57"
Natural is the earth made, not dyed, color of the flax plant once it is made into thread. No dyes, no bleach. The only thing that impacts the color of the cloth from one production to the next ( if it is more beige or grey) is the amount of sunshine and rain that particular flax harvest had.
A 57 inch wide heavier linen weighing 8.1 ounces it is referred to as canvas weight , this linen is perfectly suited for projects that require a sturdier yet still fashionable linen.
Fabric specifications:
| Article | IL090 Canvas |
| Content | 100% Linen |
| Type | PLAIN WEAVE |
| Color | NATURAL |
| Width | 57 inch |
| Weight | 8 oz/yd2 |
| Thread size warp | 9.1 |
| Thread size weft | 9.1 |
| Thread count warp | 36 |
| Thread count weft | 25 |
Customer Questions and Answers
Would this be suitable for a tablecloth? looking for a rustic look. and does it come any wider than 57"? will it shrink?
F|S Team
We recommend to check art 4C-22 rustic look, 7.1oz for tablecloth. We are offering sample swatches and recommend you to order both swatches IL090 and 4C-22 and check the weight of the fabric. Shrinkage - expect 7-10% shrinkage for both fabrics.
does this fabric have sizing in it? or treatments added other than the raw linen
F|S Team
This is just the natural linen fabric :)
I intend to stretch this on a canvas for painting. Question: would I need to pre-wash before mounting? Or does it come Pre-washed? Or would I stretch and mount, mist it with water so it can tighten on the frame?
F|S Team
Wether or not to pre-wash is up to your personal preference and needs. The fabric has not been washed and washing can help the fibers bloom and close up any gaps in the weave. This fabric has an estimated shrinkage of 10% on the length which should be taken into consideration.
Is the 8 Oz appropriate for bed sheets? I'm concerned the lighter weight will wear through easily like store bought sheets. Or would the 6 Oz be a better choice?
F|S Team
This fabric is quite rustic and heavy, instead we'd recommend our 4C22 heavyweight Softened, which has a smoother hand, more drape and is a popular choice for fitted sheets with more durability.
How much does this shrink
F|S Team
The estimated shrinkage is 10% on a warm wash and low heat dry.
I intend on using this for a king size duvet cover. I typically would wash in medium warm water and table dry. I want to continue to do this with linen. I want to know how many times do I need to wash/dry the fabric before constructing the duvet?
F|S Team
Hello, generally, we will wash our fabric once or twice depending on your machine - High efficiency or front load machines typically use less water, so more pre-washing is needed for these types of machines. For more information please see our Help Center article on the topic: support.fabrics-store.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000218543-Fabric-Care-Pre-washing-and-Washing-your-Cotton-and-Linen-Fabrics
I am looking for a natural linen that could work as a canvas for painting, the linen at my local art store is through the roof expensive. Usually, linen canvas for painting is 7-10oz with a tight weave. Do you have a recommendation of which linen might be best? I am not great at understanding thread count etc. thanks!
F|S Team
Our customers have used both the 4C22 and IL019 Natural linens for their canvases. They prefer to use the non-softened versions of both. We have samples available for purchase to make sure which will work best for you.
Is this a good linen for dish towels?
F|S Team
This is a thick and rustic fabric ideal for dish towels. If you would prefer something a little thinner and purpose built, we have narrow width linen designed for dish towels. Search IL084.
I'm going to make Roman shades, do you recommend preshrinking in this case?
F|S Team
If you are not going to launder them going forward then you would not need to launder the linen first, which is primarily down to remove shrinkage.
Hello, I'm wondering if this natural "canvas-y" heavy linen (today's flash sale) can be bleached white? I am willing to do it myself, but wonder if that's a commercially available option? Or if fabrics_store offers the service? (and cost for bleaching about 12-15 yards-- still calculating measurements) Any reply is helpful; even steering me toward a heavy linen that does come in white? Thanks for any help you can send my way.♡ TBiagi mome815aol.com
F|S Team
We do have this same weight in the bleached color so you would not have to bleach it yourself which is not something we recommend doing. Please look here fabrics-store.com/fabrics/linen-fabric-IL090-bleached-canvas
What is the shrinkage of this fabric? Usually I can find it, but nor seeing it here.. Thanks!
F|S Team
Based on our recommended wash instructions you can expect 7-10% shrinkage. Please refer to our help center for wash instructions support.fabrics-store.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000218543-Linen-Care-Pre-washing-and-Washing-your-Linen
I make and sell bread bags and 4C22 has been my go-to for many years now. The price has soared, however, so am trying these "doggie bag" cuts. I like the rustic hand and look, so this works well. Have used it already for bath towels and love it. Thank you!
Love the color and weight of this linen. Such great customer service at this store. This was sent for me to try after I didn't like another heavy weight linen. Still not sure if I will make a slipcover for a chair out of this. Is very wrinkled after being washed and partially dried. Maybe softened would be better. Still thinking about it. LOVE this store.
Very easy to work with
I made a chaise cover and I love how it turned out, it gives this modern chair a very relaxed and natural feel
Love this material--I am going to post my work, if I can figure it out that is.
F|S Team
Hello, if you'd like us to post photos on your behalf just let us know by emailing it through to us. Our email is ask {at}fabrics-store.com
I made two bath towels using 1 yd each. I don't know if the resulting towel would be enough for a big guy, but for me (5'3")? OMG... I absolutely love the roughness of the linen after showering.....which just plain feels so great on the skin. I totally hate those slippery soft poofs called 'bath towels' that not only don't help exfoliate winter dry skin, neither do they absorb! Linen is the only way to go.
Always Perfect
There is a small shop feeling to this company. I love that. I think that is why I prefer not to go shopping for a different price or source. I feel I'm getting something more than the beautiful linen I choose to buy. The choice of products offered is totally satisfying and the sales as well the choice of artwork for marketing makes me feel at home. Someone here has a great eye and a love of color, so I'm safe. The latest of my linen purchases is a perfect example. It's beautiful and inspiring. I will practice block printing with it. I'm Happy!
I ordered 4 yards and made 4 towels, 57 inch tall, by 36 wide minus hems. Wash them really hot a couple times and they soften up. They are really nice. I do wish it was very slightly heavier weight.
I ordered this fabric for some linen bread bags I was hoping to make for Christmas gifts. Oh my word! The fabric could not have been more perfect! They were absolutely beautiful and all of the recipients were blown away by the quality. I am so thankful I happened on this website. This is the third time I have ordered and I have never been disappointed!
Used this for bath sheets. I love the middle weight linen bath sheets I made, so tried with this. After a couple washes, they are soft, absorbent, and a wonderful weight and drpe.
I felt immensely pleased with myself after using this fabric to make bath towels; but really, all the credit should go to the fabric itself. Thanks to others' reviews, I knew I should expect some shrinkage, and also that it would be better if I hemmed the fabric before laundering it. I bought three yards to make two bath sheets, one baby bath towel, and two hand towels. Each adult bath sheet took 1 yard of fabric, and the third yard went to the three other towels. I hemmed all the towels first, and only then did I wash them, in the hottest water my machine can do. Machine dried after. And they are glorious! I had the best toweling experience of my life using one for the first time—the water practically leapt off my skin into the towel. Other pros: they take up less room, both in the bathroom, the closet, and the washing machine. They dry so fast compared to cotton towels. And the natural linen is way less processed than cotton, so more earth-friendly to boot. Thank you!
I used DB IL090 natural heavy weight linen to make this project bag using the Firefly Tote pattern from Noodlehead patterns. I love the weight of the fabric which makes the bag have enough substance—with interfacing—to stand up on its own. The natural color is great for showcasing the quilting fabric that I've had for years in my stash. The drawstring top closure allows you to pull the yarn from the bag without the ball rolling away. Thank you, Fabrics-Store.Com for carrying such wonderful fabrics!
Chaise lounge cover
Here is the second couch I made a slip cover for this one!
I recovered two couches and a chair with this material and I love it!
Dog bed recovered with canvas and heavy weights. Modeled by Gus, the best dog in the whole wide world, next to yours, of course!
This is a pinafore (apron) I made based on something I saw on another linen website. It stays in place by the straps crossing in the back. This fabric is perfect. Beautiful natural gray in color, nubby, rough, but soft to the touch after a couple of washes.
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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