Wide Cotton Drill - Sand Beige
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:
Sand Beige is a classic all cotton drill with a wonderfully soft surface, almost moleskin like, while still sporting the classic twill diagonals. The fine groups of yarns through the double warp are what produce that soft, almost brushed finish. The reverse is soft too, but with closer twill ridges and a cleaner, less brushed texture. Stable and hard wearing, yet malleable, with a weighty drape when used at length.
Specifications:
Weight: Medium / Heavy
GSM: 408
Composition: 100% Cotton
Width: 169cm / 66.5inch
Colour:
Shades: A classic sand beige, warm and neutral.
Design: Molesoft drill: classic twill diagonals over a double warp of fine yarn groups that gives the softened surface.
Overall: A warm, versatile sand beige neutral.
Properties:
Texture: Almost moleskin soft on the face, with closer, cleaner twill ridges on the reverse.
Handle: Stable and hard wearing yet malleable.
Drape: A weighty drape when used at length, while still holding structure.
Garment Suggestions:
Types: Excellent for utility wear and longer length makes. Trousers, jackets, chore coats, 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.
