Fine Wool Tubular Ribbing - Military Green

  Specifications:

Weight: Medium

GSM: 250

Composition: 100% Wool 

Width: 53cm / 20.8inch

Circumference: 106cm / 41.7inch

Width Stretch: 90% - 100%

Length Stretch: 0% - 10%

Colour:

Shades: A solid, deep, earthly, khaki green shade akin to military uniforms.

Design: A plain all-over colour with the 2mm rib visible all over.

Overall: An earthly tone that is sophisticated on its own and can become a fantastic base for bright pops of colour.

Properties:

Texture: The face of this top-quality ribbed wool boasts a super-pleasing soft and textured surface akin to a worsted wool. The loose weave creates a generous stretch and makes the fabric slightly translucent.

Handle: A hand perfect for comfy leisure wear, with a comfortable retentive stretch of 90% - 100% across the width, making this excellent rib knitted fabric perfect for use as waistbands, hip bands and cuffs.

Drape: This fabric will drape akin to your favourite pair of rib pyjama bottoms. Suited to drawstring waistbands and cuffs with detail gained from surface design. 

Garment Suggestions:

Types: This versatile and ever-popular ribbing will make a plethora of comfy, casual garments that are easy to wear and easy to care for for everyone!

When stretched, this fabric is translucent, so best paired with a stretch lining or used as cuffing.

Use for cuffing on your bespoke bomber jackets, varsity jackets, sweatshirts, crew necks, shirt dresses, tube skirts and the obvious, pyjamas.

Other Uses:

Accessories: Use your offcuts to create cosy accessories for the cooler months; slouchy, beany hats, snoods, hoods and infinity scarves.

Upcycling: Use your offcuts in creative designs made from applique or patch up your old, well-loved sweatshirts to give them a new lease of life.