100% Cotton Voile - Optic Glacier

Specifications:

Weight: Very Light

GSM: 74

Composition: 100% Cotton

Width: 150cm / 59inch

Colour:

Shades: A classic optic white. Cool, clean and fresh with a glowing optic intensity. A blue tones white.

Design: Optic Glacierboasts a plain all-over colour in a flat superfine, see-through weave.

Overall: Fabrics of this kind, all cotton, stable, breathable, light, airy, and softly draping, are exceptionally versatile.

Properties:

Texture: A fine, slightly grainy texture with softly spun cotton yarns that feel lightly brushed and gentle. The fabric has the unmistakable character of a natural, breathable and absorbent cotton cloth.

Handle: Stable in both width and length, with gentle natural bias ease, making it easy to cut, sew and manipulate for gathers fine tucks.

Drape: This 100% cotton muslin drapes lightly and airily, with a soft, fluid handle that lends itself beautifully to historical undergarments, gathered garments and sheer layering pieces.As is often the case with Cotton Voile, this fabric is very sheer and will require lining or layering if used for clothes making.

Garment Suggestions:

Types: Perfect for finely gathered blouses, tunics, and lightweight summer garments. Use for gathered and tiered underskirts to create gentle volume. The natural cotton base is excellent for dyeing, experimental textile work, and mixed-media projects, while the stable open weave makes it ideal for embroidery and embellishment.

Keep in mind that this fabric is sheer and will require lining or be used as a layering piece.

Other Uses:

Accessories: Ideal for headscarves, hair wraps, drawstring bags, reusable produce bags, and lightweight scarves.

Furnishings:Perfect for soft curtains, swags, drapes, and light window coverings that allow gentle light diffusion.

Upcycling: Excellent for toile making, fabric testing, embroidery samplers, patchwork foundations, craft projects, and natural dye experiments.