Dark Brown 179 is a deep, earthy brown with no red cast – a calm base shade that carries a whole wardrobe and sits happily next to both warm and cool colours. Across a larger piece the brown reads rich and slightly chocolatey, while seams and folds shade softly rather than sharply.
At 220 gsm this is a medium-weight jersey: it feels smooth in the hand and a little firmer than thin t-shirt knits, drapes with movement without sagging, and keeps its shape thanks to 5 % elastane. The 95 % cotton gives a matt surface that feels pleasant against the skin. The 155 cm width leaves room when laying out pattern pieces, and Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification is a sound basis for children's clothes.
What Vanessa Dunkelbraun is suitable for
- Good for t-shirts and long-sleeve tops, as 220 gsm gives everyday garments enough body.
- Suitable for dresses and skirts, because the medium weight hangs opaque.
- Works for leggings and bodysuits, since 5 % elastane provides stretch recovery and freedom of movement.
- A solid choice for kidswear, 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 gsm Vanessa counts as a medium-weight jersey and covers reliably in Dark Brown. For dresses and skirts you can skip a lining, even over lighter underlayers.
How stretchy is the fabric?
With 5 % elastane the jersey stretches noticeably across the width and springs back. That makes it suitable for leggings, bodysuits and close-fitting tops.
Will it shrink in the wash?
Residual shrinkage is 5 %. Wash the fabric before cutting so your finished garment keeps its measurements. Washing temperature is 30 degrees.
How do I care for this jersey?
Wash at 30 degrees, iron on a low setting, do not bleach and do not tumble dry. Treated this way the colour and the stretch last through many washes.
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