Cotton Slub Washed Fabric Black

Cotton Slub Washed Fabric Black

This deep black cotton shows its character the moment the light hits the folds: a matte, almost smoky surface broken up by the fine irregularities typical of slub yarn. Where the fabric gathers and curves, you can see small variations in thickness running through the weave, giving the black a bit of texture instead of a flat, uniform look. It falls into soft, relaxed folds rather than standing stiff, which tells you straight away this is a fabric meant to move with the body or hang nicely in a room.

Product Features:

• Item Number: R228701
• Composition: 100% Cotton
• Width: 140 cm
• Weight: 150 gram/m2

What makes slub cotton special

Slub yarn is spun with deliberate thick and thin spots along its length, instead of the perfectly even thread used in standard cotton weaving. Those irregular lumps and bumps catch dye and light differently, which is exactly why this fabric reads so much like linen even though it is fully cotton. You get the organic, slightly nubbly surface people love about linen, but with the easier care and softer hand that cotton is known for. The plain weave construction keeps the structure simple and stable, while the slub texture finish adds all the visual interest. It is a clever way to get that natural, textile look without the usual creasing and shrinking headaches linen can bring.

Projects and applications

With its light weight and medium drape, this black slub cotton fits a wide range of sewing and interior projects, from fashion to the home.

• Dresses and blouses with a relaxed, flowing silhouette
• Shirts and lightweight trousers or skirts
• Children's clothing and everyday aprons
• Tote bags and other sewn accessories
• Cushion covers and decorative bedding
• Table linen for a understated, textured look
• Curtains and general home decoration
• Craft projects where a natural, matte black fabric is called for

A versatile black with character

If you are after a black fabric that still shows texture and depth rather than a flat sheen, this cotton slub weave is worth a closer look, browse the full range of cotton slub texture fabrics or explore more options within our deco fabrics collection, including our OEKO-TEX certified fabrics.