Tencel/Linen Seattle Sky
Tencel/Linen Seattle Sky
Tencel/Linen Seattle Sky
Tencel/Linen Seattle Sky
Tencel/Linen Seattle Sky
Tencel/Linen Seattle Sky

Seattle Sky
TENCEL™ Lyocell/Linen

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$26.50 /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.

  • A dark stoney grey.
  • 154cm wide.
  • 6oz, 203gsm.
  • 85% Tencel. 15% 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.
  • For colour accuracy we always recommend ordering a swatch.
  • Thread match Gutermann Sew All 36.
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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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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