Linen Fabric (280cm Wide) Black

Linen Fabric (280cm Wide) Black

This black linen has a deep, matte tone with the kind of subtle texture variation you only get from a natural fibre, little crosshatched slubs catch the light differently across the surface, giving the fabric real depth rather than a flat, uniform black. Folded or draped, it falls with a soft, relaxed hand that feels lived in from the first cut. The enzyme washed finish has already done the work of softening the fibres, so there's none of that stiff, boardy feel you sometimes get with raw linen.

Product Features:

• Item Number: R499901
• Composition: 100% Linen
• Width: 280 cm
• Weight: 235 gram/m²

What makes this linen different

This is a pure linen woven in a classic plain weave, then put through an enzyme wash that relaxes the fibres and gives the cloth its characteristic soft, slightly broken-in surface. The finish softens the hand without stripping away the natural texture linen is loved for, so you still get that organic, slubby character but with none of the scratchiness. It breathes well, holds its shape thanks to the medium weight, and drapes with enough body to hold a pleat yet enough movement to pool nicely at a hem. If you want to see how this finish compares across other weights and colours, the washed linen collection is worth a browse.

Projects this fabric suits

Black linen in this weight works across a wide range of home textile projects, and the extra wide format means fewer seams on bigger pieces.

• Lined or unlined curtains and drapes
• Tablecloths, runners and napkins
• Duvet covers and pillowcases
• Light upholstery on chairs and stools
• Cushion covers, front and back panels
• Decorative throws and bedspreads
• Roman blinds and window treatments
• Apron fronts and simple home sewing projects

A dependable black linen for everyday sewing

Between its matte black colour, soft enzyme washed hand and generous width, this linen covers a lot of ground without fuss. Browse the full range of linen fabrics or check out more options in extra wide fabric if you're planning a project that needs fewer seams and more fabric per metre.