‘Ceanothus’ draping cobalt blue Tencel twill fabric

This glowing cobalt blue Tencel twill fabric is a colourway of a cloth that has become a modern classic. Inherent in any Tencel fabric is an unparalleled softness coupled with a graceful fall and a muted lustre. The twill weave of this fabric enhance its drape and the slightly sandwashed finish brings a relaxed subtlety to the colour. The shade of blue here is a royal blue; muted very slightly due to the subtlety of the fabric finish. This is a shade to pair with dark navy blues and leaf greens; with crisp whites or perhaps a vibrant orange for a joyous ‘pop’ of colour.

What kind of fabric is this?

Our cobalt blue Tencel twill fabric is a 100% Tencel fabric. It’s a medium weight dress fabric (210 gsm) with a closely-woven twill weave; slightly more accentuated on the right side. Tencel fabrics are manufactured from plant-based cellulose using a closed-loop production method in which water is recycled and waste is kept to a minimum. They’re breathable fabrics and resist fading.

There’s no ease in this fabric except for a little give on the bias, so you’ll need to factor that into your garment choice and sizing. You’ll also need to pre-wash your fabric to ensure that any initial shrinkage is removed prior to cutting.

What does this fabric feel like?

This is a smooth, bouncing fabric; cool and soft to the touch and supremely comfortable next to the skin.

How does this fabric move?

This cobalt blue Tencel twill fabric is a lively cloth which falls and swings beautifully, but which will hold a shape with character. You can see how it moves in this video.

NOTE: Our videos are intended to show the movement of a fabric. For accurate colour and pattern detail, please refer to our still images.

Will I need to line this fabric?

You won’t need to line a shirt, top or tunic made from this fabric, however a dress may require a bodice lining for structure depending on your pattern design. Unless you’re wearing it over bare legs, you may need a half-slip or lining to enable this fabric to move against your body. A dress or skirt may reveal a faint silhouette when backed by sunlight, but not obviously so.

What can I make with this fabric?

Our cobalt blue Tencel twill fabric is a versatile fabric which we think will lend itself to shirts, tunics and dresses. Loosely-fitted trousers will also be an option, as will warmer-weather jumpsuits. We think the drape of this fabric makes it perfect for the ‘Zadie’ Jumpsuit from Paper Theory patterns.

Fabric width

150cm

Fabric composition

100% Tencel. This is a FAIRTRADE fabric, manufactured to OEKO-TEX Standard 100; guaranteed free of toxins.

Fabric preparation

Machine wash separately at 30º or 40º

Fabric care

Machine wash at 30º or 40º.

See our Fabric care pages for more information.