‘Hibiscus’ draping aqua Tencel twill fabric

This fresh aqua 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 aqua here leans very slightly more to the green than blue; a shade muted very slightly due to the subtlety of the fabric finish. This is a colour to pair with darker teal greens, with stony neutrals and whites or perhaps a soft terracotta for a gentle mid-century contrasting palette.

What kind of fabric is this?

Our aqua 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 clear aqua 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 aqua 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 a fabulous choice for the ‘Passiflore’ Coat Dress from Deer & Doe 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.