No stark white but a warm shade leaning towards cream. Beside pure white fabrics that difference shows; beside natural white or beige it looks right at home.
This cord is braided round, and at 6 mm it is sturdy enough to sit properly in a hood or waistband instead of twisting. Pure cotton means it feels soft rather than plasticky, yet a cut end barely frays. Wash at 30 degrees; keep it out of your tumble dryer. You buy from 0.5 metres, so you cut exactly what your project needs.
What Kordel rund 6 mm Offwhite is suitable for
- Natural white and cream sweat fabrics, because this shade never reads as a foreign body.
- Summer bags in a linen look, because off-white keeps that quiet character.
- Hoods on clothes in earth tones, because a light cord brightens the neckline.
Frequently asked questions
Does this cord shrink in a wash?
Cotton pulls together slightly in a first wash. So wash your cord together with your fabric before threading it, then that length still fits after your first laundry round.
Does this cord go stiff after washing?
No, it stays soft. It needs no fabric conditioner, which would only coat the cotton. Air drying is enough; in a tumble dryer that braid slowly loses its round shape.
What is the best way to thread this cord?
Tape your end flat or tie a knot, then guide it through your channel using a safety pin. At 6 mm your channel wants to be at least one centimetre wide, otherwise it will snag.
Will the ends fray?
Barely, as it is tightly braided round. For ends that stay tidy, knot them, fit a cord end cap, or bind them by wrapping thread. Melting will not work on pure cotton.
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