If you've wandered around the high street lately, you've probably spotted fabrics just like this. From relaxed beach co-ords and throw-on dresses to oversized cover ups layered over swimwear, open weave knits are everywhere this season. Woven in Spain, this beautifully soft ecru fabric blends cotton, polyester and a touch of elastane to create an airy texture with plenty of movement. The subtle openwork design gives it that effortless, sun-holiday feel while remaining comfortable enough for everyday wear.
With around 30% stretch in both directions, this knit is wonderfully forgiving and easy to wear. It has enough elasticity for fitted styles but also drapes beautifully into loose silhouettes. Ideal for beach cover ups, cardigans, tops, dresses, skirts, lightweight jumpers and layering pieces, it looks equally at home on holiday as it does styled over a camisole and jeans. A simple lining or slip can be added where extra coverage is needed, or embrace the open weave and let it become part of the design.
| Approx width: | 123cm | 48" | |
| Composition: | 48% Cotton | 48% Polyester | 4% Elastane | |
| Construction: | Knitted | |
| Washing instructions: | Machine Wash 30°C | |
| What can I make with this: | Beach Cover Ups, Cardigans, Tops, Dresses, Skirts, Lightweight Jumpers, Layering Pieces | |
| Approx. Weight: | 211gsm | |
| Weft Stretch (Horizontal): | 30% | |
| Warp Stretch (Vertical): | 30% |
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Please note that fabrics are cut to order, so a restocking fee may apply. Some items are non-returnable except where faulty or not as described.
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If you've wandered around the high street lately, you've probably spotted fabrics just like this. From relaxed beach co-ords and throw-on dresses to oversized cover ups layered over swimwear, open weave knits are everywhere this season. Woven in Spain, this beautifully soft ecru fabric blends cotton, polyester and a touch of elastane to create an airy texture with plenty of movement. The subtle openwork design gives it that effortless, sun-holiday feel while remaining comfortable enough for everyday wear.
With around 30% stretch in both directions, this knit is wonderfully forgiving and easy to wear. It has enough elasticity for fitted styles but also drapes beautifully into loose silhouettes. Ideal for beach cover ups, cardigans, tops, dresses, skirts, lightweight jumpers and layering pieces, it looks equally at home on holiday as it does styled over a camisole and jeans. A simple lining or slip can be added where extra coverage is needed, or embrace the open weave and let it become part of the design.
| Approx width: | 123cm | 48" | |
| Composition: | 48% Cotton | 48% Polyester | 4% Elastane | |
| Construction: | Knitted | |
| Washing instructions: | Machine Wash 30°C | |
| What can I make with this: | Beach Cover Ups, Cardigans, Tops, Dresses, Skirts, Lightweight Jumpers, Layering Pieces | |
| Approx. Weight: | 211gsm | |
| Weft Stretch (Horizontal): | 30% | |
| Warp Stretch (Vertical): | 30% |
