Cord (Cotton 4.5 Wale) in Plain Orange

Lustrous and soft, Corduroy is also extremely durable and can be used in dressmaking, for soft furnishings and toys (age 4+) and even for upholstery.

Pattern size 4.5 wale.

Oeko-Tex certified.

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Price: £12.50 per metre

Fibre Content: 100% Cotton
Weight: 280gsm
Width: 142cm wide (56")

Washing Instructions – Manufacturer says: Machine wash 30. Do not bleach. Iron med heat. Dry cleanable. Tumble dry low heat. We strongly recommend testing a small piece first to be sure.

A bit about cord:

The number of "wales" is the number of ridges per inch. 

4.5 Wale = jumbo cord
8 Wale = standard corduroy
16 Wale = a betweeny
21 Wale = needlecord

Be careful with cord to make sure you check that the nap is all going in the same direction. If you stroke the fabric and have the smoother feel to the nap going down, the colour will look lighter so if you want a true colour (especially for black) then have the smooth feel heading upwards.

Test pressing is really important as you can easily mark cord and remove the ridges with a heavy handed iron. Try layering two pieces of cord right sides together when pressing to protect the fabrics integrity.