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
Light petrol is the friendly side of blue-green: bright enough around spring and summer, deep enough to work through autumn. As ribbing it looks summery against natural white, modern next to grey, warm beside mustard. This fine rib stretches widely, springing back reliably, so necklines stay snug. Around children's clothing light petrol proves especially practical, reading neither typically female nor male. Garments in this shade pass along easily later — an argument that counts alongside fast-growing children.
What Heike Petrol Hell 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 747
- Swafing Maike French Terry Uni Petrol Hell 747
- Swafing Vanessa *NEU Baumwoll Jersey Uni Petrol Hell 747
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.
How much ribbing do I need?
Sleeve and hem ribbing on a jumper usually takes only a short piece, while hoodies including hood facings or pockets need more. We cut from 0.2 metres upwards, so you can order exactly what your pattern calls for.
Which fabrics match this colour exactly?
Heike is colour-matched to Vanessa, Maike and Eike by Swafing: identical colour code, identical shade. You can combine jersey, French terry or brushed sweat alongside matching ribbing, avoiding any colour deviation at the edges.
Is this ribbing tested regarding harmful substances?
Yes, the fabric is certified according to Oeko-Tex, meaning it has been tested regarding harmful substances. Ribbing sits right against skin at necks or wrists, so that certificate feels reassuring in baby clothes and children's garments.
Care instructions:
Daten und Pflege
- Fabric type
- Fine rib cuff ribbing
- Series
- Swafing Heike
- Colour
- Petrol Hell
- Colour code
- 747
- Weight
- 240 g/m²
- Width
- ca. 100 cm
- Material
- 95 % Cotton, 5 % Elastane
- Certificate
- Öko-Tex Standard 100
- Artikelnummer
- 804127150
