{"product_id":"washed-cotton-calico-ph107-washed-calico","title":"Washed Cotton Calico PH107 WASHED CALICO","description":"\u003cp\u003e100% Cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 140cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour Available:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWashed cotton calico is a plain-woven, medium-weight textile made entirely from natural, unbleached cotton. This traditional raw calico is known for its rough, unfinished state, often retaining tiny, dark flecks of cotton seeds and husks woven directly into the cloth. The \"washed\" designation means the fabric has undergone a commercial laundering process after being woven. This crucial step removes the sizing (starches) used during manufacturing, dramatically altering the fabric from a stiff, rigid cloth into a soft, relaxed, and highly workable material while preserving its earthy, rustic charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSoftened Texture:\u003c\/b\u003e Raw calico is notoriously stiff and scratchy. The washing process breaks down the fibers and removes industrial starches, resulting in a textile that is soft to the touch and comfortable against the skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePre-Shrunk Stability:\u003c\/b\u003e Untreated cotton shrinks significantly during its first wash. By purchasing \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"98\"\u003ewashed\u003c\/i\u003e calico, the initial, severe shrinkage has already occurred, meaning the fabric is stable and will hold its size and shape much better in future home launderings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePlain Weave Construction:\u003c\/b\u003e It utilizes a simple \"one-over, one-under\" weaving technique. This makes the fabric structurally sound, highly durable, and very easy to cut and sew without unraveling aggressively.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBlank Canvas:\u003c\/b\u003e Its natural, absorbent, and un-coated state makes it the perfect foundational fabric for absorbing dyes, paints, and block prints.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplication: Upholstery, Suiting, Trousers, Dress and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-17 recitation citation-end-17\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Quantity in cart represents meters. E.g., '3' in quantity means 3 meters of fabric.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-17 recitation citation-end-17\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e- At Galedi Fabrics, we pride ourselves on providing high-quality materials. Due to the custom nature of our fabric sales (cut to your specified length), our general policy is that \u003cb\u003eall fabric sales are final and non-refundable.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galedi Fabrics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56113998561544,"sku":"PH107\/WASHEDCALICO","price":7.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/9256\/1672\/files\/IMG_8962.heic?v=1775494657","url":"https:\/\/galedifabrics.com\/products\/washed-cotton-calico-ph107-washed-calico","provider":"Galedi Fabrics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}