Mottled dark grey is the workhorse of any wardrobe: quietly elegant, endlessly combinable, plus nearly immune against everyday traces thanks to its melange structure. Home-office trousers, the school hoodie, the dog-walking jacket — this shade handles all of it. The brushed sweat delivers 245 gsm of warmth through a fluffy inside plus the stretch daily companions demand. Lighter than anthracite melange, darker than classic light grey melange, colour code 1285 fills precisely that gap. Combining is effortless — of neon pink through fir green, simply everything works.
What Eike Dunkelgrau is suitable for
- Hooded jumpers
- Sweat jackets
- Warm everyday 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 1285
Available in more colours in the Eike series.
Frequently asked questions
How does the melange look appear?
The melange look comes of finely blended fibres, giving the surface a lively, subtly speckled depth. Garments appear less flat than in plain solids, while small sewing irregularities barely show against the gently moving surface.
How economical is the 155 cm fabric width?
At 155 cm this sweat runs wider than many cotton fabrics. Larger pattern pieces such as backs, fronts or hoods fit side by side, lowering fabric consumption per garment, so even adult sizes can be cut economically.
What should I keep in mind when washing?
Wash this sweat at 30 degrees inside out in a gentle cycle, without bleach, skipping the tumble dryer. Pre-wash before cutting: brushed sweat shrinks more than jersey, so allow up to 5 % shrinkage in your fabric calculation.
Is this fabric tested regarding harmful substances?
Yes, this sweat is certified according to Oeko-Tex, meaning it has been tested regarding harmful substances. Especially in children's clothing, or anything worn directly against skin, that certification feels reassuring while sewing as well as gifting.
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