Wide Organic Cotton Denim - Cobalt Shot
Price is per HALF metre. 1 unit = 0.5metres. For 1.5metres, add 3 units.
All cut length orders are sent as one continuous length.
Order a sample of this fabric first to make sure it's exactly what you expect.
Overview:
A cobalt royal blue warp of fine silken cotton yarns is woven through the weft with heavier gauge natural white yarns to produce this quality soft wash denim. The overall cornflower blue is broken by the fine diagonals of the twill weave. Stable and hard wearing, with a softly textured reverse that sits comfortably next to the skin. Pre shrunk, so there is no need to pre wash.
Specifications:
Weight: Medium / Heavy
GSM: 344
Composition: 100% Cotton (57% Organic Cotton)
Width: 175cm / 68.9inch
Colour:
Shades: An overall cornflower blue, from a cobalt royal blue warp of fine silken cotton yarns crossed with heavier gauge natural white weft.
Design: Twill weave, with the characteristic fine diagonals breaking up the blue.
Overall: A clean cornflower blue with the honest character of a good soft wash denim.
Properties:
Texture: Fine twill diagonals on the face, with a softly textured reverse.
Handle: Stable and hard wearing. Pre shrunk for a worry free sewing experience.
Drape: Stable with a controlled drape, as for our other medium to heavy denims.
Garment Suggestions:
Types: As for our stable medium to heavy denims. Jeans and slim fit trousers, jackets, dungarees, skirts and workwear.
Patterns: Shepherd - Merchant & Mills, Paynter - Merchant & Mills
Other Uses:
Accessories: Hard wearing enough for bags, totes, caps and structured accessories.
Furnishings: A practical choice for durable home accents, storage and workroom projects.
Upcycling: Strong and stable enough to rework into sturdy utility projects.
Denim & Drills/Twills
Denims, Drills and twills are practical and hard-wearing fabrics thanks to their close weave construction with lightly raised diagonal ridges. These fine twill weave, stable handle, (often with slight ease width-wise) mediumweight, reassuringly heavy drape and pleasing cotton feel, these fabrics make perfect for a plethora of hard-wearing fun and fab garments.
These fabrics boasts excellent strength, stability and a versatile handle. They will drape well (when used at length) and has a pleasing malleable hand, yet will hold crisp details such as collars and top-stitched panels: characteristic of jeans and utility styles.
