Khaki Green - Viscose Ponte

Introduction:

Made by Italian experts, this fab Khaki Green - Viscose Ponte displays all the fantastic characteristics you would expect from a modern thoroughbred fabric.

Colour:

Khaki Green is a perennially popular hue. Team this easy on the eye green with muted natural, cream, stone, sand and hazel hues for chic and relaxed classic style. Alternatively style with punchy red for a designer nod and add military chic styles, camouflage accessories etc.

Properties:

This high-quality Ponte double jersey has a cool feel,  squishy, malleable yet drapey handle & feel. Featuring an excellent retentive, two-way stretch, 40% on the width and 30% on the length. This is Italian-knitted Ponte de Roma at its finest; softness, easy wear, easy care and with a delicious drape. Knitted in a superfine close-knit from lovely breathable viscose plus elastane to give an amazing retentive stretch.

Garment Suggestions:

Khaki Green will make smart key pieces, the perfect partner to your existing wardrobe; try simple wide-legged trousers with elastic waists, pencil & tube skirts, skater style skirts & dresses, princess line sheath dresses and A-line dresses too.

Try semi-tailored slim trousers with stitched down front creases for a super comfy alternative to your usual workwear. This designer quality Ponte is also ideal for tops, tunics, vests, sweatshirts, sweater dresses, flared or circle skirts, tulip skirts, semi-fitted jackets, unlined jackets, cardigans and coatigans.

Equally serviceable for fitness and gym wear as well as loungewear and much more.

For further ideas take a look at Wendy Ward's: A Beginner's Guide To Sewing With Knitted Fabrics. There are excellent easy-make projects and patterns in this fantastic book, most of which we've already tried and tested ourselves, Alternatively use to create Sew Different's Apple Picker Dress

Specifications:

Weight: Medium (Heavy drape quality)

Composition: Viscose & Elastane

GSM: 331

Width: 140cm / 55inch

Pattern repeat: N/A

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