Smoky blue is the blue meant for calm wardrobes: muted, slightly dusty, never loud. Across the large surface of a hoodie it looks like a faded favourite worn for years. As brushed sweat it warms you through autumn plus winter at 245 gsm with its softly raised inside, while the smooth outside takes vinyl prints cleanly. Smoky blue combines beside natural white, light grey, sand plus dusky pink. Colour-matched Heike ribbing makes sleeve or hem edges invisibly neat.
What Eike Rauchblau is suitable for
- Sweat jackets
- Hoodies
- Joggers
- Warm children's clothing
Sewing tips
- Vor dem Zuschnitt waschen. Angerauter Sweat läuft stärker ein als Jersey
- Stretch- oder Jerseynadel in Stärke 80 bis 90, der Stoff ist dicker als Jersey.
- Overlock oder elastischer Stich. Die angeraute Innenseite fusselt an den Kanten, Schnittkanten deshalb versäubern.
- Bei mehreren Lagen, etwa an Kapuze und Taschen, Nähfußdruck verringern oder Obertransportfuß nutzen, damit nichts verschiebt.
- Säume und Abschlüsse mit Heike-Bündchen im gleichen Farbcode statt mit Umschlag, das trägt weniger auf.
- Links bügeln, niedrige Temperatur, die angeraute Seite nicht direkt bügeln.
- Fadenlauf beachten: die Dehnung läuft quer, für Hoodies und Hosen um den Körper legen.
Quantity and ordering
Minimum order 0.2 m, in steps of 0.1 m.
Matching colour code 258
Available in more colours in the Eike series.
Frequently asked questions
What should I watch at hoods plus pockets?
Across several layers, reduce presser foot pressure or use a walking foot so nothing shifts. Mind the grain as well: the stretch runs crosswise to the selvedge, which belongs around the body on hoodies or trousers.
Which fabrics match this colour exactly?
Eike is colour-matched to Vanessa, Maike plus Heike by Swafing: identical colour code, identical shade. Shirt, jacket plus cuff ribbing can be combined without any colour deviation — practical whenever an outfit is built of several fabrics.
How should I finish hems plus sleeves?
The neatest finish uses Heike ribbing in the same colour code rather than a folded hem, since that adds far less bulk at sleeves or hips. The shade matches exactly, because both ranges share one colour code.
How does Eike differ from summer sweat?
Eike is smooth outside, softly brushed inside — noticeably warmer than summer sweat. At 245 gsm it carries real substance, which makes it the right choice through autumn plus winter, while summer sweat is a lighter fabric.
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