Tencel Gingham Sky
Tencel Gingham Sky
Tencel Gingham Sky
Tencel Gingham Sky
Tencel Gingham Sky
Tencel Gingham Sky

Tencel Gingham Sky

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This is a beautifully versatile cloth that works for so many of our patterns, it has a soft fluid drape with a slight texture. This gingham is sky blue and white.

  • 100% Tencel.
  • Country of origin; Korea.
  • 139ccm wide.
  • 4.95, 167gsm.
  • 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.
  • 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 1.

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

More about this cloth

Tencel is a cellulose fibre, which like rayon is made by dissolving wood pulp. It is durable, resistant to wrinkles and has the silkiest drape to handle.

It has excellent natural breathability with 50% greater moisture absorption than cotton. Making it a good choice for those with sensitive skin. It is also anti- bacterial and thermoregulating.

Eco credentials

The process of Tencel production ameliorates much of its own environmental effects. Like cotton, Tencel is made from plant materials. However, manufacturing Tencel 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 naturally derived fibre, Tencel is also biodegradable.

Although it is dyed conventionally (which can be harmful to the environment), Tencel requires 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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