Description
Knitwit Light Bamboo Jersey Knit Fabric (195grams per square metre) is the lighter of our 2 weights of Bamboo Jersey and has 4% spandex.
Our other weight Bamboo Jersey Knit is heavier at 265gsm and has 8% spandex.
Bamboo 96%/Spandex 4% 145cm wide Light weight – 195gsm Country of origin: China
Bamboo is:
- a natural fibre knit that is suitable for tops or soft skirts
- very soft against the skin
- colourfast
- elegant to wear
- being a natural fibre, bamboo needs gentle washing and might need ironing.
This fabric has OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certification that the fabric is harmless to health, and adheres to prescribed limit values for potentially harmful chemicals.
Stretch
High stretch, by which we mean 50% stretch. If your pattern is sized for a medium stretch (25-35%) fabric, you can still use it, but you may need to take the garment in on the side seams after you have tried it on.
Four way stretch, by which we mean the fabric stretches in 2 directions: from selvedge to selvedge and also lengthways. If your pattern is sized for a two way stretch fabric, you can still use this fabric.
Colours
Crimson | Black | White | Dark Taupe | Red | Navy | Paprika | Slate Blue | Powder Blue | Peacock Blue | Silver Grey | Peach
Fabrics knitted from bamboo yarn are similar to fabrics knitted from rayon made from cellulose from other sources, such as wood pulp. In the US, bamboo yarn is required to be labelled “rayon made from bamboo”. Wikipedia deals with this and other controversies surrounding bamboo fabric.
Care Instructions
Gentle machine wash in cold water. Wash separately. Do not soak or bleach or wring dry. Dry without delay away from direct sunlight or heat. Do not tumble dry. Cool iron only. Dry cleanable [P].
Sewing with Jersey Knit Fabrics
- For jersey knit fabrics, we use and recommend Gutermann Sew-All Thread, a top quality 100% polyester thread available in a huge range of colours to match your fabric.
- You will need stretch needles for sewing knit fabrics. Use Schmetz Stretch needles – 75/11 on fine knit fabrics, and 90/14 on other knit fabrics.
- Start each new project with a fresh needle, especially if the fabric contains cotton or wool. Blunt needles can leave holes on the stitching line.
- Vliesofix Bondaweb Tape is a must if you want to get more professional looking hems and neck edges.
If you need more help, visit our sewing with jersey knit fabrics page.
