Linen Viscose Slub Fabric

Lightweight Linen Viscose Slub Fabric by the Metre

Lightweight linen viscose slub fabric combines the natural texture of linen with the soft drape of viscose, finished with an irregular slub yarn that gives every metre a slightly uneven, organic surface. This category holds a fluid, breathable fabric suited to summer garments that need movement without stiffness. You'll find it here by the metre, with a fabric sample available before you commit to a larger order. It's a fabric that behaves differently from pure linen: less prone to creasing, softer against the skin, and with a drape that suits looser silhouettes.

Composition and fabric properties

This slub viscose fabric is made from 70% viscose and 30% linen, at a width of roughly 140 cm and a weight around 170 grams per square metre. That blend explains why it handles differently than 100% linen: the viscose softens the hand and reduces wrinkling, while the linen content keeps the fabric breathable and adds body. Moisture-regulating and light on the skin, it's a practical choice for warm weather sewing. The fabric also softens further with each wash, so garments improve over time rather than wearing out.

What the slub texture adds

Slub yarns are spun with deliberate thickness variations, and that shows up in the weave as small, uneven bumps across the surface. Rather than a flaw, it's the defining feature of this fabric group: light catches differently across the cloth, giving depth that a flat, even weave doesn't have. If you prefer a smoother finish without the slub effect, our Stonewashed Linen Fabric or Linen Fabric Enzymwashed ranges offer that softer, more uniform surface while staying in the linen family.

What to make with it

The fabric's light weight and fluid drape make it a good match for garments that need to move:

• Flowy summer dresses and wrap dresses
• Loose blouses and tunics
• Wide-leg trousers and casual skirts
• Lightweight unlined jackets and kimonos

If you want more structure or a cotton-blend alternative for similar summer projects, take a look at Linen Cotton Mix Fabric, which handles a bit firmer while keeping the breathability linen is known for. For anyone after pattern rather than texture, Digital Print Linen Fabric is worth checking, though the slub effect itself doesn't carry over to printed designs.

Ordering and availability

This fabric is sold by the metre, so you can order exactly the length your pattern calls for, whether that's a metre for a test piece or several metres for a full garment. A fabric sample is available for a small fee if you want to check the hand and colour before ordering in bulk. Stock includes a wide range of colourways, and we ship from our warehouse in Tilburg once your order is placed.

Care and handling

To keep the texture and colour intact over time:

• Wash on a gentle cycle at low temperature
• Skip bleach and harsh detergents
• Dry flat or hang to avoid stretching
• Iron on low heat only if needed

In summary

Lightweight linen viscose slub fabric gives you a breathable, softly draping cloth with a texture that adds character to any summer make. Between the linen-viscose blend and the slub weave, it sits between casual and elegant, which is why it turns up so often in dresses, blouses, and light layering pieces. Browse the collection, order a sample if you're unsure, and see how the slub texture works for your next project.