Breton Stripe Organic Cotton Jersey Knit - Cream + Black

$28.00 USD / yard($14.00 USD / half-yard)
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Attention, marinière enthusiasts! After an extensive quest for the ultimate Breton stripe jersey proved fruitless, we took matters into our own hands and commissioned a custom creation. The result: a midweight organic cotton jersey knit featuring a medium drape and a captivating cream on black stripe ratio that embodies the essence of the iconic Breton striped shirt. (Approved by a bona fide Bretonne, who has been wearing marinières since childhood and has strong opinions on the subject, and who also happens to be writing this description.) At 280 gsm, this jersey has a wonderful body and heft and straddles the line between mid and heavyweight. It is made from 100% organic cotton and is coloured with GOTS-certified dyes. Incredibly soft to the touch (and only getting better with washing) it is low stretch and very stable – an absolute joy to sew and wear. Truly one of our all-time favourite additions to our roster! Whether you are making a classic marinière, a nautical knit dress, a casual t-shirt, or cozy joggers or sweatshirts, this jersey is destined to become a wardrobe staple. It is fully opaque and doesn't require a lining.

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Width
61in / 155 cm
280 gsm / 8.3 oz/yd²
Fibre
100% Organic Cotton
Stretch
20% stretch on the cross-grain, 10% on the grain
Transparency
Completely Opaque
Country of Origin
India
Eco-Certified

Made With Organic Cotton

Our supplier is a sustainable textile manufacturer founded in 2013 that works with a community of weavers from South India. This supplier operates a 100% solar-powered modern handloom weaving facility and provides complete transparency in their supply chain. This particular fabric is made of organic cotton and was coloured with GOTS-certified dyes.

Leaf Rating

4-Leaf

Resources

Organic Cotton

Manufacturing

Azo-Free Dyes, Sustainable Mill

Usage

Long lifespan + No microplastics from washing

End-Of-Life

Biodegradable

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Care Instructions

Wash

Always pretreat fabric before sewing to remove chemical sizing from the manufacturing process. Pre-washing also gives you a better sense of the true drape and handfeel of a fabric. We recommend washing and drying fabric in the same way you intend to wash your finished garment. Be sure to separate brights and colours, as some dyes and prints may run the first few times you wash them. You can add half a cup to one cup of vinegar to the final rinse cycle to help set the colours and minimize bleeding. It’s important to wash and dry cotton to remove any potential shrinkage down the road.

Long-Term Care

Machine wash inside out in cold water. Tumble dry on low or line dry in the shade. Do not use bleach.

Fabric Tips

We recommend starting your project with a brand new ballpoint or stretch needle.

Shipping & Returns

From our studio in beautiful Montreal, Canada, we are delighted to ship to makers worldwide. Shipping is free on Canadian and US orders over $150

We ship globally! Non Canadian and US orders and orders under 150$ are calculated by weight.

Orders outside of Canada are subject to customs and duties and are the sole responsibility of the customer. Orders to the US under 800$ are duty-free.

We are committed to investing in sustainability initiatives to counteract the environmental impact of shipping. We offset our carbon footprint by contributing funds for every package shipped to supporting projects that remove excess carbon dioxide from the environment.

We leave a 24 hour buffer before shipping to allow for cancelled orders. Once your order is cut, it is final. For more questions on shipping and returns, consult our Shipping & Returns FAQ.

Customer Reviews

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Jane Cope

Loved this beefy knit! Excellent quality, and perfect for a Breton top

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Laurie Abel
I love the Breton Stripe

I made a simple collarless jacket and am waiting for cooler weather to wear it. I used a walking foot to match the stripes. It was easy to work with this fabric.

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Dena Gauer
Breton Organic Knit

Love this fabric, especially the weight and stretch, wish they had this in solids as well
I have made this in the marine Breton, t shirt, as well as a tunic, also made the closet core free t shirt pattern into a dress with this fabric.
Washes and drys great

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Renita Schmidt
Jersey Knit Cover-up

I love my new swimming suit cover-up made from Breton Stripe Organic Cotton Jersey Knit. It looks stylish enough to wear into a restaurant with or without a swimming suit! Comfortable and cute!

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Donna Robinson
Perfect Breton stripe

After literally years of looking for a Breton Stripe similar to that used by Saint James, this is exactly the cotton knit I could never find. The weight, low stretch and stripe width combine for the perfect marinière long sleeve, boatneck top. It’s a classic that I'd order again.