{"product_id":"european-laundered-linen-mellea-260","title":"European Laundered Linen - Mellea 260","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEuropean laundered linen, tumbled at the mill for softness. A subtle shade of mushroom grey, with a slight hint of pink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis slubby linen is made from special tow yarn which gives the cloth its nice raw textured appearance. It is the irregular character of the fibre that lends a lovely natural charm to this pure linen. It is produced in small batches in Eastern Europe where there is a strong heritage of spinning and weaving linen fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMellea can be used in the home for loose covers, curtains, cushions, and light upholstery. It is also a great weight for trousers or light weight slouchy jackets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis would work well for the Strides and Haremere coat and in our Workbook, or a sleeveless Trapeze dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have other colours in this 260gsm linen range, to see these please click on 'alternative fabrics'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e145cm wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7.7oz, 260gsm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% linen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash at 30 degrees with a non bio detergent. Shake out and dry flat. Linen will always seize up after washing but as soon as you start to use\/wear it the fibres relax again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMartindale rub test for upholstery  - 15,000 rubs (loose covers, occasional chairs).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you are using this linen for curtains we recommend using a lining to prevent fading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever dry linen in direct sunlight as the colour can bleach and fade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis linen is Oeko-Tex certified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eThread match Gutermann Sew All 495.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Merchant \u0026 Mills","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56693788606795,"sku":"CLEU-MELLEA","price":2.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/3588\/5131\/files\/CLEU-MELLEA.jpg?v=1772636340","url":"https:\/\/merchantandmills.com\/products\/european-laundered-linen-mellea-260","provider":"Merchant \u0026 Mills","version":"1.0","type":"link"}