This fabric comes in 89 colours
- White 011
- Natural White 009
- Natural White 010
- Beige 672
- Light Yellow 112
- Lemon Yellow 312
- Golden Yellow 314
- Mustard 313
- Mustard 314
- Ochre 315
- Coral 636
- Orange 423
- Orange 424
- Copper 713
- Copper 715
- Orange Red 425
- Terracotta 712
- Red 636
- Red 637
- Red 638
- Burgundy 937
- Burgundy 938
- Burgundy 338
- Burgundy 339
- Dark Burgundy 938
- Blush 272
- Pink 432
- Pink 433
- Dusty Pink 435
- Dusty Pink 436
- Light Berry 933
- Hot Pink 934
- Hot Pink 935
- Lilac 641
- Lilac 642
- Lavender 641
- Heather 935
- Heather 936
- Purple 643
- Purple 647
- Violet 648
- Berry 639
- Berry 933
- Aubergine 648
- Aubergine 938
- Light Turquoise 841
- Light Blue 154
- Light Blue 252
- Aqua 746
- Turquoise 842
- Smoke Blue 258
- Smoke Blue 259
- Light Petrol 747
- Denim Blue 744
- Petrol 748
- Petrol 749
- Petrol 750
- Blue 256
- Royal Blue 254
- Dark Blue 596
- Dark Blue 597
- Navy 596
- Light Mint 260
- Mint 261
- Mint 263
- Mint Green 261
- Dusty Mint 262
- Dusty Mint 265
- Light Green 603
- Hay Green 604
- Kiwi Green 601
- Kiwi Green 602
- Grass Green 365
- Reed Green 763
- Khaki 768
- Olive Green 764
- Emerald 266
- Emerald 267
- Dark Green 564
- Camel 674
- Taupe 676
- Mud 675
- Mocha 274
- Brown 177
- Dark Brown 179
- Grey 183
- Dark Grey 285
- Anthracite 790
- Black 299
Petrol is the colour hardly any sewing room lacks: deep, saturated, sitting exactly between blue and green. As ribbing it feels fresher than navy while remaining just as wearable. At 240 gsm this fine rib holds enough body to keep sleeve and neck edges permanently in shape without adding bulk. Petrol pairs happily alongside mustard, natural white, grey and terracotta. Anyone sewing a garment meant to last picks this shade almost safely — it looks neither dated nor dull.
What Heike Petrol is suitable for
- Sleeve and hem ribbing
- Necklines
- Pocket facings
Sewing tips
- gemeinsames Vorwaschen von Bündchen und Oberstoff
- Fadenlauf — Dehnung läuft quer, Streifen quer zuschneiden
- im Bruch zuschneiden und längs doppelt legen
- kürzer zuschneiden und gedehnt annähen mit Faustregel (Halsbündchen zwei Drittel bis drei Viertel der Ausschnittlänge, Ärmel und Saum etwas kürzer als der Umfang)
- Stretch- oder Jerseynadel 75 bis 80, bei mehreren Lagen 90
- Overlock oder elastischer Stich, gerader Steppstich reißt
- links bügeln ohne Ziehen, damit die Rippe nicht flach wird
- farbgleiche Oberstoffe über den Farbcode
Matching colour code 748
- Swafing Maike French Terry Uni Petrol 748
- Swafing Maike HW25/26 French Terry Uni Petrol 748
- Swafing Vanessa HW25/26 Baumwoll Jersey Uni Petrol 748
Available in more colours in the Heike series.
Frequently asked questions
How do I cut ribbing correctly?
Cut the strip crosswise to the selvedge, where the stretch runs, then fold it lengthwise along the crease. Rule of thumb: neckbands about two thirds to three quarters of the neckline, sleeve or hem bands slightly shorter than the circumference.
What is fine rib ribbing used for?
Fine rib ribbing gives sleeves, hems and necklines a tidy finish. The elastic rib springs back after stretching, so edges on hoodies, sweat jackets or joggers sit firmly without pinching, keeping their shape through many washes.
How elastic is this ribbing containing 5 % elastane?
A share of 5 % elastane gives the fine rib structure extra recovery: the ribbing stretches widely, then springs back into shape. Sleeve or neck edges therefore never bag out, even on children's clothing that gets pulled on every day.
How should I wash and care for this fabric?
Wash the ribbing at 30 degrees inside out on a gentle cycle, without bleach, skipping the tumble dryer, then iron at low temperature without pulling. Pre-wash ribbing together alongside your main fabric before cutting, so both react identically.
Care instructions:
Daten und Pflege
- Fabric type
- Fine rib cuff ribbing
- Series
- Swafing Heike
- Colour
- Petrol
- Colour code
- 748
- Weight
- 240 g/m²
- Width
- ca. 100 cm
- Material
- 95 % Cotton, 5 % Elastane
- Certificate
- Öko-Tex Standard 100
- Artikelnummer
- 804123115
- EAN
- 4066042022512
