Essex Linen
Essex Linen a tastefully drapable fabric with a natural blend of 55% linen and 45% cotton. With a midweight feel and breathable qualities, this fabric offers the slight crispness of linen with the flexibility of cotton for apparel projects you'll want to wear year-round. This comfortable and versatile fabric choice makes stunningly soft skirts, dresses, pants, lightweight jackets, button-up shirts and more.
Specifications
| Uses | Appropriate for dresses, skirts, pants, lightweight jackets |
| Fabric Care | Machine wash warm or cold. Use only non-chlorine bleach when needed. Tumble dry low. Warm iron if needed using a pressing cloth or by ironing on the unprinted side of the fabric. Woven fabrics may experience fraying when washed. We recommend serging or stay-stitching 1/4"-1/2" from the cut edge or using a delicates bag when pre-washing. |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Printing | Single-sided, digitally printed in the US using eco-friendly, water-based inks. |
| Fabric Width | 54 inches |
| Printable Width | 52 inches |
| Fabric Weight | 5.5 oz/square yd (186 gsm) |
| Fabric Content | 55% linen, 45% cotton |
| Fabric Construction | Woven, Plain weave |
| Estimated Shrinkage | 4-6% length x 2% width - Some shrinkage may occur during the print process and/or when washed. Pre-washing your fabric is recommended for most projects |
| Pilling Resistance | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ |
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Crocking (Color Transfer Resistance) |
Dry: 4.5 (AATCC 8) Wet: 3.5 (AATCC 8) |
| Thread Count | 102 |
Sewing Recommendations
| Needle Type | Universal |
| Needle Size | 80, 90 |
| Thread Size | 24, 27, 30 |
| Thread Type | All purpose 100% cotton or 100% polyester depending on your project |
| Stitching | 8-12 per inch (3-5 per cm) |
Note: Specifications and recommendations subject to change.