Cotton Oilskin - Chocolate

Fabric is sold by the 1/2 yard (so 1 unit is 1/2 yard, 2 units is 1 yard, etc.).  Cut as one length.

This is the best quality traditional oilskin (the real thing)!  Made in the UK (with sustainably-grown cotton), and finished to age and wear beautifully.  It has a firm hand, and this fabric will give a distressed, worn appearance when handled, giving it a fast-tracked, unique vintage aesthetic.  A dark chocolate brown shade. Ideal for bags and accessories, and particularly good for our 137 Australian Drover's Coat, as the fabric is waterproof/resistant.

• 60" wide (150cm)
  
• 11.94oz (405gsm)
• BCI (Better Cotton Initiative) cotton (was previously GOTS certified organic cotton)
• A blend of oils and petroleum-based waxes is impregnated into the fiber and saturates the cloth, so the performance relies on a traditional wax/water resist application.
• Do not iron, just fingerpress.
• Not washable.
• Do not use any interfacing with this type of oilskin.
  We recommend sewing with a denim needle and 100% poly thread.
• by Merchant & Mills

Perfect for jackets, bags, and coats with structure (think 130 Australian Bush Outfit (jacket), 137 Australian Drovers Coat, 222 Vintage Vests, 230 Model T Duster, 242 Rodeo Cowgirl Jacket, 263 Countryside Frock Coat).