Organic Cotton Fabric Guide
1. Organic Cotton Poplin
A lightweight, smooth plain-weave fabric with a crisp hand feel and fine surface finish. Exceptional for crisp detail printing.
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Composition: 100% GOTS Certified Organic Cotton
Max. printable area: 147 cm
Weight: 130 gsm / approx. 3.83 oz/yd² (+/- 5%)
Thread count: 400 x 200
Est. shrinkage: up to -2%
Recommended Uses: An excellent choice for everyday apparel like dresses, button-down shirts, skirts, and lightweight trousers, as well as window curtains, tablecloths, and bedsheets. Dress shirts, quilting, baby clothes, and structured apparel.
- Care Instructions: Wash on a gentle cycle at 30–40°C with phosphate-free detergent. Use low spin (up to 400 RPM). Do not bleach, wring, or tumble dry. Dry flat or line dry away from direct sun. Iron on the reverse side at 150–180°C.
2. Organic Cotton Sateen
A luxurious fabric with a subtle, elegant sheen and an ultra-soft, silky touch. Perfect for vibrant, rich colors and fluid movement.
- Composition: 100% GOTS Certified Organic Cotton
Max. printable area: 147 cm
Weight: 125 gsm / approx. 3.69 oz/yd² (+/- 5%)
Thread count: 142 x 84
Est. shrinkage: up to -2%
Recommended Uses: Ideal for adding an elegant feel to dress shirts, blouses, evening wear, and luxury bed linens perfect for flowy dresses, pillowcases, luxury apparel, linings, and soft home accents.
- Care Instructions: Machine wash at 30–40°C on a delicate cycle using phosphate-free detergent. Spin at low speed (max 400 RPM). Do not bleach, wring, or tumble dry. Dry flat or line dry in the shade. Iron inside-out at 150–180°C.
3. Organic Cotton Percale
A classic tight-weave fabric offering a clean, matte finish with a cool, breathable feel. Exceptionally durable and long-lasting.
- Composition: 100% GOTS Certified Organic Cotton
Max. printable area: 140 cm
Weight: 156 gsm / approx. 4.60 oz/yd² (+/- 5%)
Thread count: 600 x 600
Est. shrinkage: up to -2%
Recommended Uses: Suitable for apparel and accessories, as well as home linens like table covers, beeswax wraps, kitchen aprons, bed sheets, bathrobes, and craft projects.
- Care Instructions: Wash on a delicate setting at 30–40°C using phosphate-free detergent. Limit spin to 400 RPM. Avoid bleach, harsh stain removers, wringing, and tumble drying. Dry flat or line dry in the shade. Iron inside-out at 150–180°C.
4. Organic Canvas Cotton
A heavy-duty, sturdy plain-weave fabric designed for structure and high durability while maintaining a soft, natural texture. Well suited for fashion and furnishings.
- Composition: 100% GOTS Certified Organic Cotton
Max. printable area: 140 cm
Weight: 185 gsm / approx. 5.46 oz/yd² (+/- 5%)
Thread count: 400 x 200
Est. shrinkage: up to -2%
Recommended Uses: Great for interior items like drapery, cushion covers, quilted bedding, aprons, and placemats, as well as reusable shopping bags, pouches, and bookbinding projects. Tote bags, throw pillows, upholstery, jackets, and structured home decor.
- Care Instructions: Machine wash on a delicate cycle at 30–40°C with phosphate-free detergent. Keep spin speed low (max 400 RPM). Do not bleach, wring, or tumble dry. Dry flat or line dry with a towel out of direct sunlight. Iron inside-out at 150–180°C.
5. Organic Twill Cotton
Characterized by its distinctive diagonal weave pattern, offering great strength, wonderful drape, and wrinkle resistance.
- Composition: 100% GOTS Certified Organic Cotton
Max. printable area: 135 cm
Weight: 240 gsm / approx. 7.08 oz/yd² (+/- 5%)
Est. shrinkage: up to -2%
- Care Instructions: Machine wash cold gentle. Tumble dry low or line dry. Medium iron on reverse side. To ensure durability, dry clean only using a gentle machine cycle with phosphate-free detergents. Do not bleach, use harsh stain removers, or wring. Iron on the reverse side at 150–180°C on a cotton setting.
- Recommended Uses: Ideal for structured garments such as transitional coats and jackets, trousers, skirts, light outerwear as well as for durable everyday accessories including tote bags, backpacks, and pencil cases, aprons, cushions, and durable accessories.