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Our medium weight bamboo rib is naturally soft with a beautifully fluid drape. Made from a blend of bamboo and spandex, this fabric has a good measure of stretch and recovery for comfort and longevity. This buttery rib knit is ideal for fitted tops and dresses and the medium weight means it is opaque and versatile for all seasons.

Gütermann Thread Match: Oyster #21 (also available in 250m spool)

Content: 89.5% Rayon from Bamboo / 10.5% Spandex
Width: 125cm / 49"
Weight: 332gsm / 9.8oz
Opacity: Opaque
Drape: Fluid
Stretch Percentage: 4-way stretch, 70% cross-grain / 70% along grain-line
Country of Origin: China

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Shown here sewn up in Ivory as the Seamwork Jenny Top (up to a 64" hip) and the Stay Stitch Pattern Co Sofia Sweetheart Knit Top & Dress (up to a 61" chest, 64" hip).

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Gentle cycle or hand wash, tumble dry low or hang to dry, do not bleach, iron low

Note: we recommend that you pre-wash / pre-treat your fabric in the manner you intend to wash your finished garment.

 

WE RECOMMEND

Suitable for: Tops, Turtlenecks, Bodysuits, Dresses, Skirts, Loungewear

We recommend: Friday Pattern Company Adrienne BlouseTrue Bias Nikko Top & DressMegan Nielsen Rowan Bodysuit & TeeHelen's Closet Dawson TopStay Stitch Pattern Company Sofia Sweetheart Top & DressThe Hemming Bay FlaresParadise Patterns Blomma TankSeamwork Aaronica Dress & Tank