![]() Proban is a registered trademark, any fabrics treated with Proban must meet part of the licensee agreement which means fabrics are made to last and are put through a vigorous test for their wash durability. We use Proban to coat our fabric to the BS5867 Type 2 part B safety standard. Our KBT extra wide calico fire retardant fabric measures 300 cm wide, this larger width is most popular for large scale projects. When sourcing canvas fabric for use with or around the general public, its best to go for a durable and trustworthy treated fire retardant fabric. Knowing the fabric you use has the extra element of being fire retardant means assurance for both you and your customers. Even though the fire retardant coating may not always be necessary, if you trade to the general public in craft fairs or online it’s a good precaution to take. ![]() The manufacturing process is finished by giving the fabric a full coating of Proban and an unbleached grey wash and then it’s ready to be used for the industrial trades, public events and general safety work wear.Ī very versatile and useful fabric, the width of this medium weight calico is 138 cm which is a good general size for small to medium projects such as general dressmaking and toiles and clothing to home furnishings, crafts and accessories. Our fire retardant calico is woven on a suzler loom using 100% cotton to create a 60圆0x20 equal construction that weighs 115gm per square meter. Our drill calico has a very taut structure and a close weave, resulting in the typical fine lines of a drill fabric along with the fine speckling of classic calico.įire retardant calico is pre treated with Proban, this is an inherent fire retardant chemical used on fabric that requires durable and trustworthy treatment. Drill Calicoĭrill calico is a more heavyweight fabric than the regular option, this particular calico has a weight of 240gm per square metre, it’s a 3 by 1 weave using the technical term of 3110 calico. If you need a large amount in a particular colour, we have a great colour matching service where we can dye bulk amounts of fabric to the precise shade you need. Natural calico is very receptive to dying and printing. It’s smoother to the touch than other calico, with a slight speckling within the weave and with no stretch to this fabric you will find it easy to stitch, cut and piece together. The natural state of this calico makes it strong yet easily manageable, the ideal choice for creating practice designs such as toiles for dressmaking. The fabric is also completely biodegradable, so it’s good to know it’s environmentally friendly too. The weave gives the fabric a weight of 115gm per square metre and has an equal construction of 60圆0x20 the technical term for this is 6020.Ĭalico has a long history of everyday practical uses, from cheese making to upholstery, because of its links to these traditional methods the fabric is often used to give a particular item, interior design or event a natural and authentic country style feel. This calico comes to you in a loom state this means this 100% cotton woven fabric is un-bleached, un-dyed and not pre-shrunk, so allow for a small amount of shrinkage. This light to medium weight natural calico fabric is perfect for a variety of projects. Have a read on to find out which type of calico best suits your needs. Some is needed for printing patterns for clothing, some industrial use in building and construction, lots for interior design for draping, theatre use for backdrops, and of course is integral for fashion and design for use as toilles fabric (practice clothing). ![]() The four main types of cotton calico in store are regularly sent out to a vast mix of businesses. Cotton Calico is a hugely versatile fabric with uses from the practical to decorative.
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