{"product_id":"linen-fabric-calamine-115cm-end-of-roll-copy","title":"Linen Fabric - Calamine 115cm end of roll","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note this is an end of roll piece, measuring approximately 115cm in length.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eEuropean laundered linen, tumbled at the mill for softness. Calamine is a soft grey pink.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 185 dress weight linen is our go-to linen for all dress making. It is a great match for dresses, tops and loose fitting trousers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis linen also works well for lighter curtains for a casual less refined look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is produced in small batches in Eastern Europe where there is a strong heritage of spinning and weaving linen fabric. Our 185 linen collection is woven in a mill run on green energy and is Oeko-Tex certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% linen.\u003cbr\u003e143cm wide, 185gsm or 5.5oz.\u003cbr\u003eWash at 30 degrees with a non-bio detergent. Do not tumble. Shake out and dry flat. Linen will always seize up after washing but as soon as you start to use\/wear it the fibres relax again.\u003cbr\u003eIf you are using this linen for curtains we recommend using a lining to prevent fading.\u003cbr\u003eThis linen is Oeko-Tex certified.\u003cbr\u003eThe dyes used on this cloth are GOTS certified.\u003cbr\u003eFabric can be ordered in quarter metres. We will cut a skinny quarter by standard. If you would prefer a fat quarter, let us know in the 'note to merchant' box during checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eMore\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinen is naturally stain resistant, does not pile, and is moth repellent. It is easy to wash as it can sustain high temperatures, has very little if no shrinkage and is very strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, hypoallergenic and thermoregulating, it will also absorb up to 20%  moisture before feeling damp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs linen fibres have low elasticity (which causes them to crease) it will wear in any areas that are repeatedly folded in the same place for a long time, however, it does have much better abrasion resistance than say, cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eEco Credentials\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlax is a strong plant best grown in northern Europe. It needs little or no fertilisers and due to the local climate, little extra water. It doesn’t require many pesticides either as it can grow in poor quality soil. The Advisory Commission Report to the European Parliament stated that flax cultivation has positive effects on eco-system diversity as it allows for an “environmental pause”. One hectare of flax can retain 3.7 tonnes of CO2. Every part of the plant is used, what isn’t used to produce linen can be used to make linseed oil, paper, cattle feed or even soap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinen is therefore almost naturally organic. It is completely biodegradable, recyclable and due to its natural absorbency, it requires less dye than cotton. Linen therefore scores high on the ecological chart.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Merchant and Mills","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57366978298233,"sku":null,"price":18.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/5245\/6759\/products\/RDF2039.jpg?v=1615545911","url":"https:\/\/theuncommonthread.co.uk\/products\/linen-fabric-calamine-115cm-end-of-roll-copy","provider":"The Uncommon Thread","version":"1.0","type":"link"}