Cotton Slub Washed Fabric Rust

Cotton Slub Washed Fabric Rust

This fabric shows exactly what makes slub cotton so appealing: a warm, earthy rust tone combined with a surface that catches the light differently with every fold. Look closely and you'll spot the subtle irregularities running through the weave, little thickenings in the yarn that give the fabric movement and depth. The matte finish keeps the color rich without any shine, and the way it drapes in soft waves shows just how pleasant this cotton is to work with.

Product Features:

• Item Number: R228716
• Composition: 100% Cotton
• Width: 140 cm
• Weight: 150 gram/m2

What exactly is this slub cotton

This fabric is woven from 100% cotton, but the yarn used is what makes it special. Slub yarn is spun with deliberate thick and thin spots along its length, rather than the perfectly even thread used in standard cotton. When woven, these irregularities create small texture bumps across the fabric surface, a look that closely resembles natural linen without actually containing any linen fiber. It's a clever way to get that rustic, lived-in linen appearance while keeping all the easy-care benefits of cotton. The plain weave construction keeps the structure simple and stable, and the washed finish adds to the soft, slightly rumpled character you can see in the fabric's surface.

Projects and applications

Thanks to its light weight and medium drape, this cotton slub works across a wide range of sewing and crafting projects.

• Summer dresses and blouses
• Relaxed-fit shirts
• Lightweight trousers and skirts
• Children's clothing
• Aprons and tote bags
• Cushion covers and table linen
• Bedding and duvet covers
• Curtains and general home decoration

A warm, natural choice

With its rust tone and linen-inspired texture, this cotton slub fabric brings warmth and character to both clothing and home projects. Browse more options in our cotton slub texture fabric collection, explore the full range of deco fabrics, or check our OEKO-TEX certified fabrics for safe, responsibly made textiles.