Specifications:

Weight: Light

GSM: 184

Composition: 55% Linen & 43% Cotton & 2% Polyester

Width: 146cm / 57.4inch

Colour:

Shades: Sharkgrey yarns on the warp and stonegrey yarns on the weft produce a rich striated grey tone, evocative of deep waters and stealthy undersea creatures.

Design: An allover grey shade with a striated look created by its finely woven, soft sharkskinstyle, staggered twill weave.

Overall: A stunning staple fabric that will be reached for time and time again, a timeless and stylish classic.

Properties:

Texture: Soft and stable with a casual, prewashed, gently worn surface, the feel of a wellloved linen garment. Offers a subtly rustic linen aesthetic ideal for country or shabbychic styling.

Handle: Comfortably soft with a reassuring, relaxed feel, yet stable in width and length.

Drape: A gentle, natural drape that works beautifully for both garment silhouettes and soft furnishings. Falls smoothly with enough structure to hold pleats and shape when used in volume.

Garment Suggestions:

Types: This fabric works beautifully for a broad range of garments, including pleated culottes, shorts, trousers, shirts, overshirts, shirt dresses, simple tops, tunics, pinafore styles, and light utilityinspired pieces such as jackets and dungarees. Using the fabric on the diagonal can add subtle visual interest and enhance its natural texture.

Patterns: Consider patterns such as the Cordelia Trousers, Elodie Dress, Charlie Caftan, Naia Pants, Shepherd Skirt, Factory Dressand Florence.

Other Uses:

Accessories: The fabric brings a charming country-style ticking aesthetic to accessories such as cafe curtains, blinds, cushions and table linens, and it can be elevated further with the addition of delicate crochet cotton lace for a timeless heirloom finish.

Furnishings: It is an excellent choice for soft-home furnishings, creating fresh and relaxed pieces that complement rustic or cottage-inspired interiors.

Upcycling: Its easy drape and soft structure make it well-suited to upcycling projects, where it can be transformed into decorative household items or refreshed textile pieces that highlight its natural, gently worn charm.