Petrol 749 sits between blue and green: a muted, cool shade with a green depth that reads more blue in daylight and greener under artificial light. As a plain colour it keeps the surface calm, so seams and panel lines stay clearly visible.
At 220 g/m² this jersey belongs to the medium-weight qualities. It feels soft and smooth, drapes gently without flowing, and the 5% elastane gives good recovery across the width. The fabric holds its shape, even after repeated wear at elbows and knees.
With a width of 155 cm there is plenty of fabric to work with, and thanks to Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification the jersey is also suitable for baby clothes.
What Vanessa Petrol is suitable for
- Tops and long-sleeve shirts, as 220 g/m² gives the fabric enough body for neat hems.
- Dresses and skirts, because the medium-weight jersey is opaque and drapes softly.
- Leggings and bodysuits, since 5% elastane provides stretch and recovery across the width.
- Baby and children's clothing, as the fabric is certified to Oeko-Tex Standard 100.
Sewing tips
- Vor dem Zuschnitt waschen
- Kombination mit Heike-Bündchen im gleichen Farbcode für Bündchen und Halsausschnitte.
- Bei Leggings die stärkere Querdehnung um den Körper legen.
Quantity and ordering
Minimum order 0.2 m, in steps of 0.1 m.
Available in more colours in the Vanessa series.
Frequently asked questions
Is this jersey opaque enough for a dress?
At 220 g/m² Vanessa is a medium-weight jersey, and Petrol 749 is a darker shade with good coverage. For dresses, skirts and tunics it is usually opaque enough without an extra lining.
How much does the fabric shrink in the wash?
Residual shrinkage is 5 percent. Wash the jersey at 30 degrees before cutting so your finished garment does not lose a size later, then dry it flat rather than in the dryer.
How do I care for this jersey?
Wash at 30 degrees, iron on a low setting, do not bleach and do not tumble dry. This keeps the colour and the stretch of the cotton-elastane blend intact over many washes.
Which way does the fabric stretch?
As usual with jersey, it stretches mainly across the grain, at right angles to the selvedge. The 5% elastane makes sure the fabric springs back into shape after being stretched.
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