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Viscose Blend Fabric

Viscose blend fabrics mix viscose with another fibre to change how it behaves: linen for texture and a drier handle, elastane for stretch, polyester or nylon for fewer creases and more stability. This collection brings them together, from linen viscose for summer to stretch crepes and ponte. For pure viscose, browse our main viscose fabric collection.
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A blend keeps the best of viscose, its softness and drape, and borrows something it lacks from the second fibre. The composition on each product page tells you what to expect, and the proportions matter: a fabric that's mostly viscose will drape and feel like viscose, while one that's mostly linen will behave more like linen.

Common viscose blends

Linen viscose, also sold as viscose linen, is the largest group here. Linen brings texture and breathability, viscose softens the handle and adds drape, and the mix tends to crease less than pure linen. It's a popular choice for summer dresses, shirts and wide-leg trousers. For pure linen, see our linen fabric collection.

Viscose elastane adds stretch and recovery to woven or knitted viscose, which helps fitted skirts, trousers and dresses keep their shape. For knitted fabrics designed for stretch patterns, see viscose jersey fabric.

Crepe and ponte blends combine viscose with polyester, nylon or elastane. Crepes have a textured surface and a weighty drape for dresses and occasionwear, and ponte is a stable double knit that works for structured jersey dresses, trousers and jackets.

You'll also find smaller numbers of viscose blended with cotton and Tencel, so check the composition on the product page for the exact mix.

Blend or pure viscose?

Pure viscose gives the most fluid drape, while a blend is often the easier fabric to live with. Viscose linen is a good middle ground for summer if pure linen feels too stiff, and a stretch blend makes fitted styles more comfortable to wear. If your pattern names a fibre, match it as closely as you can.

Washing a viscose blend

Care depends on the blend, so always follow the product page and the care label. As a general guide, pre-wash before cutting because viscose can shrink on the first wash, wash cool on a gentle cycle and don't wring it out. Blends with elastane prefer a cool iron and shouldn't be tumble dried on a high heat.

What is a viscose blend fabric?

A viscose blend is a fabric where viscose is mixed with another fibre, such as linen, elastane, polyester or cotton. Blending changes the handle, the stretch and how much the fabric creases, while keeping much of viscose's softness and drape. The exact composition is listed on each product page.

Is viscose linen fabric good for summer?

Yes. Both fibres are breathable, and the mix is cool to wear and drapes more softly than pure linen. It's a popular choice for summer dresses, shirts and trousers. Paler colours can be slightly see-through, so check a sample if coverage matters.

Does viscose linen fabric crease?

It does crease, but usually less than pure linen, because the viscose softens the fabric and helps it hang. A little creasing is part of its relaxed look. Pressing while slightly damp gives the best finish, unless the care label states otherwise.

Is viscose elastane fabric stretchy?

Yes, the elastane gives it stretch and recovery, though how much depends on the percentage and on whether the fabric is woven or knitted. A woven with a little elastane has some comfort stretch, while a knit stretches much more. Check the product page, and your pattern's stretch requirements, before buying.

Can you tumble dry viscose blend fabric?

It's safest not to. Viscose can shrink and lose its shape in high heat, and heat also damages elastane. Line or flat drying is the cautious option, unless the care label states otherwise.

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