Tencel/Linen Black
Tencel/Linen Black
Tencel/Linen Black
Tencel/Linen Black
Tencel/Linen Black
Tencel/Linen Black
Tencel/Linen Black
Tencel/Linen Black

Black
TENCEL™ Lyocell/Linen

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€23.50 /metre
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Description:

This is beautifully versatile cloth that works for so many of our patterns, it has a soft fluid drape with a matte finish. The small amount of linen gives the fabric more body and a slightly slubby finish. It also makes it easier to work with!

Suitable for dresses, tops, trousers and even lightweight jackets. This cloth is suitable for the following patterns in our Workbook: Bantam, Heron, Strides, Curlew and Saltmarsh.

  • 154cm wide.
  • 6oz, 203gsm.
  • 85% TENCEL™ Lyocell, 14% linen.
  • Country of origin; Turkey
  • Oeko-Tex certified.
  • There is 6% shrinkage with the first wash.
  • Wash cool on a delicate cycle with non-bio detergent and a gentle spin.
  • Submerge fabric in water before putting in the drum.
  • Do not tumble.
  • Shake out and dry flat.
  • The surface texture of Tencel will go more chalky and less sheeny once washed and lived in.
  • Never dry linen in direct sunlight as the colour can bleach and fade.
  • As all computer monitors show colours differently, we recommend ordering a sample of the cloth to check it is the right colour and weight for your project.
  • Thread match Gutermann Sew All 0.
More about this cloth

TENCEL™ Lyocell are cellulose fibers and are made dissolving wood pulp. They are durable, improve the wrinkle recovery rate of the fabric and produce a smooth drape with a silky-soft texture.

They contribute to fabric breathability that supports the body's natural thermal regulation and have a higher vapor uptake than cotton. TENCEL™ fibers are unfavorable for bacterial growth. Making it a good choice for those with sensitive skin. TENCEL™ is a trademark of Lenzing AG

Eco credentials

The process of TENCEL Lyocell production ameliorates much of its own environmental effects. TENCEL fibers are made from wood. However, manufacturing TENCEL Lyocell fibers requires less energy and water than cotton. The solvents used to turn the wood pulp into fibre are contained in a closed loop system, with a quoted recovery rate of 99%. As a botanic origin derived fibres, TENCEL Lyocell are also biodegradable.

Although it is dyed conventionally (which can be harmful to the environment), TENCEL™ fibers require a lot less dye than cotton. The manufacturers are actively striving towards greener, cleaner and more efficient production and are currently investing in new, renewable energy sources.

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New A/W colours of Tencel/Linen
New A/W colours of Tencel/Linen

We have two new colours of our popular Tencel/linen range for the autumn/winter season. Flint Green is a beautiful sage green with a hint of yellow. Flint Green was actually the shade of one of our Double Gauze cottons which has now sold out but we really loved that shade. It looks especially good with navy and is a bit more of a punchy green compared to something like Mori. Josephine is an update of London Town, which was more of a brick red, Josephine is knocked back and more chalky, very similar to Appolina in our 8oz sanded twill range. We hope you love these two new shades as much as us, we spend a lot of time getting our colours just right working with the mills usually on several rounds of tests.

Tencel/linen is a good choice for patterns that require some drape, but is certainly easier to work with than 100% Tencel. It’s 6oz, perhaps the golden weight for dressmaking projects – a good amount of body to keep fullness and shape within a garment. Below are some suggestions on patterns which are ideal for our Tencel/linen range.

From left to right – Florence Dress in Mori, Swing Top (lengthened into a dress)  in Voyage Navy, Box Box in Voyage Navy, Ellsworth shirt in Euphoria.

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