Wide Cotton Denim - Khaki Shot
Only 16.5m of this product left in stock
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.
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Overview:
Woven from the darkest indigo warp yarns, dark enough that you would be forgiven for thinking them black, with weft yarns of a natural earthy beige green brown. The result is a contrast reverse and brown undertones through the face. Shot yarns like these are made for feature topstitching and superb denim detailing. There is a slight sheen to the face and subtle reverse hues peeping through as cross hatch detail.
Specifications:
Weight: Medium / Heavy
GSM: 394
Composition: 100% Cotton
Width: 167cm / 65.7inch
Colour:
Shades: Warp yarns so dark an indigo you would be forgiven for calling them black, crossed with a natural earthy beige green brown weft that gives a contrast reverse and brown undertones.
Design: Shot denim in a twill weave, with subtle reverse hues showing through as cross hatch detail.
Overall: Near black indigo warmed by earthy khaki undertones.
Properties:
Texture: A slight sheen on the face with cross hatch detail from the contrast reverse.
Handle: Quality denim, sturdy and stable with a medium hand.
Drape: Stable and structured, holding a clean line.
Garment Suggestions:
Types: Perfect for jeans, jackets and dungarees where feature topstitching is the point. Also good for skirts and structured 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.
