100% Cotton Twill - Cantaloupe Picnic Check

Specifications:

Weight: Medium / Heavy

GSM: 271

Composition: 100% Cotton

Width: 146cm / 57.5inch

Pattern repeat: 13.5cm x 12cm / 5.3inch x 4.7inch

Colour: 

A large checked design of intersecting fresh white bands is woven throughout this excellent peach/orange-toned cotton twill. The fresh white windowpane check contrasts perfectly with the uplifting canteloupe melon-flesh hue of the background. 

This happy summer palette is perfect for teaming with natural linens and other fresh natural fibre combinations to create an eclectic Mediterranean style that blends bold colours, artisan-woven patterns, and natural materials.

Imagine summer picnics with all the colourful edible treats that the Mediterranean lands have to offer. Team with lime green, fresh white and punchy tomato red textiles for a vibrant combination.

Properties:

Cantaloupe Picnic Check boasts a seriously soft almost washed hand that's lightly napped. This hard-wearing all-cotton fabric with a medium/heavyweight handle, is very stable thanks to its close twill weave, yet maintains a cosy malleability that's ideal for a wide range of uses. This fabric will drape when used at length but is better suited to semi-structured items (soft furnishings).

Garment Suggestions:

Waistcoats, gilets, utility/worker jackets. The ideal utility/denim clothing weight fabric that's breathable and a good insulator - perfect for use as a lining for showerproof jackets etc. Keep out the winter chill!

Other Uses:

Soft furnishings for the home too?  Table covers, placemats and kitchen linens. Ideal for blinds, as well as seat pads/covers, cushions, backing for quilted throws, pet beds/cushions etc.