Linen Fabric 280cm Wide Ecru – Soft Enzymwashed Linen

Linen Fabric (280cm Wide) Ecru

This ecru linen has the kind of quiet, natural tone that works with almost anything — a warm off-white with just enough depth to feel considered rather than stark. The fabric has been enzymwashed, which gives it a noticeably soft hand and a slightly relaxed surface texture that you can clearly see in the way it drapes and folds. At 280cm wide, this is one of those cloths that genuinely changes what you can do without a seam.

Product Features:

• Item Number: R499911
• Weight: 235 gram/m2
• Width: 280 cm

About This Fabric

This is 100% linen that has gone through an enzymwash — a process that breaks down some of the natural stiffness of the fibre without weakening it. The result is a cloth that feels noticeably softer straight off the roll than untreated linen, with a more lived-in quality from the start. At 235g/m², it has real body and structure, so it holds its shape when sewn but still moves well. Because it has already been washed, the risk of further shrinkage is significantly reduced, which makes cutting and sewing more predictable. The ecru colour is undyed or minimally processed, keeping that natural linen character intact. You can find the full range of washed linen options at our enzymwashed linen collection.

What to Make With It

The width and weight of this fabric open up a wide range of projects, both in fashion and interior work:

• Floor-length curtains and drapes — the 280cm width means no joins for standard ceiling heights
• Bedding, duvet covers and pillowcases in natural, breathable linen
• Wide tablecloths and table runners that need to fall without piecing
• Summer dresses, wide-leg trousers and relaxed blouses
• Unlined jackets and overshirts where the fabric drapes rather than structures
• Upholstery projects such as loose chair covers or cushion fronts
• Wall panels or soft furnishings where a seamless width matters
• Tote bags and market bags that benefit from the weight and durability of linen

A Fabric Worth Having in Stock

If you work regularly with linen — whether for clothing or interior projects — having a wide, pre-washed cloth like this in ecru is a practical choice that saves time and gives you more freedom when cutting. Browse the full linen fabric range or explore our extra wide fabrics if you need similar options in other materials.