Mint 261 is a light, slightly cool green with a soft grey undertone – fresh enough for summer tees and calm enough to sit well next to darker shades. On the smooth jersey surface the colour reads evenly and without sheen.
At 220 gsm, Vanessa is a medium-weight jersey: firm enough that nothing shows through, yet soft to the touch. The 5% elastane gives noticeable crosswise stretch and helps elbows and knees spring back into shape after wear. The drape is soft rather than fluid, so seams and cuffs keep a clean line.
The 155 cm width leaves room when laying out pattern pieces, and the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification makes it a sensible choice for garments worn next to the skin.
What Vanessa Mint is suitable for
- Tees and long-sleeve tops, as the 5% elastane lets the jersey give and recover well.
- Dresses and skirts, since 220 gsm provides enough body and opacity.
- Children's clothes and bodysuits, thanks to the soft 95% cotton content and the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification for skin contact.
- Leggings, because the crosswise stretch of the jersey moves with the body.
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 the jersey in Mint 261 opaque?
At 220 gsm Vanessa is a medium-weight jersey and this light mint shade is usually opaque enough for dresses and shirts. If you plan to wear very pale underwear beneath it, hold the fabric up to the light first.
How much does the fabric shrink?
Residual shrinkage is 5 percent. Wash the fabric at 30 degrees before cutting so your finished garment still fits after the first trip through the machine.
How should I care for this fabric?
Wash at 30 degrees, iron on a low setting, do not bleach and do not tumble dry. That keeps the colour and the stretch of the cotton-elastane blend intact over many washes.
Is it suitable for baby clothes?
Yes. The blend of 95% cotton and 5% elastane is soft and stretchy, and the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification supports use in garments worn directly against the skin.
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