TENCEL™ Lyocell/Linen Black by Merchant & Mills

This is beautifully versatile cloth that works for so many of our patterns, it has a soft fluid drape with a matte finish. The small amount of linen gives the fabric more body and a slightly slubby finish. It also makes it easier to work with!

Suitable for dresses, tops, trousers and even lightweight jackets. 

Claire is wearing The Box Box dress in a size 26. Elwen is wearing the Swing Top in a small (made into a dress).

85% TENCEL™ Lyocell, 14% linen. 

width: 150cm or 59"
weight: 203gsm

Care: There is 6% shrinkage with the first wash. Wash cool on a delicate cycle with non-bio detergent and a gentle spin. Submerge fabric in water before putting in the drum. Do not tumble. Shake out and dry flat. The surface texture of Tencel will go more chalky and less sheeny once washed and lived in. Never dry linen in direct sunlight as the colour can bleach and fade.

Country of origin Turkey.

More about this fabric:

Tencel is a cellulose fibre, which like rayon is made by dissolving wood pulp that's harvested from tree farms that are sustainably managed and traceable.

The fiber production itself is more eco-friendly than cotton production due to its' closed-loop process. This means that up to 99% of the water and solvents used are recycled and reused. It is durable, resistant to wrinkles and has the silkiest drape to handle. It has excellent natural breathability with 50% greater moisture absorption than cotton. Making it a good choice for those with sensitive skin. It is also anti- bacterial and thermoregulating.