Swafing Heike Bündchen

Heike is the cuffing that belongs to the Swafing colour card. It finishes sleeves, waistbands and necklines and carries the same colour numbers as the sweat Eike, the French terry Maike and the jersey Vanessa.

  • Elastic
  • Keeps its shape
  • Matched range
Swafing Heike Cuffing
Swafing Heike Bündchen Uni Pink 934
Swafing Heike Fine Rib Ribbing Pink 934
Fine rib ribbing Heike in Pink, colour code 934: a strong, luminous pink. Firm at 240 gsm, tested regarding harmful substances, widely stretchy — colour around cheerful children's clothing.
9,50 EUR
9,50 EUR per meters
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
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Swafing Heike Bündchen Uni Rosa 433
Swafing Heike Fine Rib Ribbing Rosa 433
Fine rib ribbing Heike in Rosa, colour code 433: a warm, medium pink carrying friendly presence. Firm at 240 gsm, approximately 100 cm wide, widely stretchy around colourful edges.
9,50 EUR
9,50 EUR per meters
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
meters:
 
Swafing Heike Bündchen Uni Erika 935
Swafing Heike Fine Rib Ribbing Erika 935
Fine rib ribbing Heike in Erika, colour code 935: a clear, luminous pink carrying plenty of presence. Firm at 240 gsm, widely stretchy — a colourful finish around hoodies plus sweat jackets.
9,50 EUR
9,50 EUR per meters
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
meters:
 
Swafing Heike HW25/26 Bündchen Uni Lavendel 641
Swafing Heike Fine Rib Ribbing Lavendel 641
Fine rib ribbing Heike in Lavendel, colour code 641: a gentle, cool purple carrying grey. Firm at 240 gsm, approximately 100 cm wide, widely stretchy — calm plus pleasantly restrained.
9,50 EUR
9,50 EUR per meters
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
meters:
 
Swafing Heike HW25/26 Bündchen Uni Blush 272
Swafing Heike Fine Rib Ribbing Blush 272
Fine rib ribbing Heike in Blush, colour code 272: a delicate nude between beige plus rosé. Firm at 240 gsm, tested regarding harmful substances, widely stretchy — the softest skin tone here.
9,50 EUR
9,50 EUR per meters
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
meters:
 
Swafing Heike HW25/26 Bündchen Uni Aubergine 938
Swafing Heike Fine Rib Ribbing Aubergine 938
Fine rib ribbing Heike in Aubergine, colour code 938: a very dark violet-brown carrying berry tone. Firm at 240 gsm, widely stretchy — dark like black, distinctly warmer in character.
9,50 EUR
9,50 EUR per meters
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
meters:
 
Swafing Heike HW25/26 Bündchen Uni Marine 596
Swafing Heike Fine Rib Ribbing Marine 596
Fine rib ribbing Heike in Marine, colour code 596: the classic navy blue, deep plus timeless. Firm at 240 gsm, widely stretchy — ribbing no fabric stash should lack.
9,50 EUR
9,50 EUR per meters
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
meters:
 
Swafing Heike HW25/26 Bündchen Uni Burgundy 338
Swafing Heike Fine Rib Ribbing Burgundy 338
Fine rib ribbing Heike in Burgundy, colour code 338: a deep wine red carrying brownish undertone. Firm at 240 gsm, approximately 100 cm wide, widely stretchy — elegant, warm plus versatile.
9,50 EUR
9,50 EUR per meters
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
meters:
 
97 to 104 (from a total of 136)

Cuffing has to do two things: stretch far enough for a head to pass through the neckline, and return to shape afterwards. Heike is worked firmly enough for that without feeling hard.

Because the colour numbers apply across the ranges, there is no need to compare shades on screen. Anyone sewing a jumper from Eike takes Heike in the same number and gets the same tone – even though the two fabrics look different, because the surface is different.

Cut it shorter than the opening, usually by a fifth to a quarter. While attaching it the cuffing is stretched and the fabric stays flat. A jersey needle prevents skipped stitches.

Good to know

Does the cuffing look exactly like the sweat?

The shade is the same, the surface is not. Cuffing is ribbed and reflects light differently from smooth sweat, so the same number can appear minimally different depending on the light.

How much cuffing do I need for a shirt?

For a neckline, two sleeves and the hem, half a metre is usually enough in adult sizes. Children's clothes need considerably less; leftovers can be used for hats.

Can I sew cuffing as a main fabric?

Yes, for hats, snoods or close fitting sleeves for instance. Bear in mind that the fabric pulls in strongly – a pattern meant for jersey turns out noticeably tighter in cuffing.