An exceptionally lightweight 80s cotton sateen featuring bold mustard-yellow flowers and olive-green leaves over a soft ivory background. The simple, repeating motif has a cheerful mid-century feel, balancing graphic impact with an easy, wearable color palette.
Woven from fine cotton yarns, this fabric has a smooth, closely woven surface with the subtle luster associated with sateen. At approximately 60 gsm, it feels airy and delicate, yet the high-density construction gives it surprisingly good coverage. It is nearly opaque in normal light, with only slight translucency when held against strong light.
The fabric has a fluid, lightweight drape while still retaining enough body for gathers, sleeves, collars, and softly shaped silhouettes. It would work beautifully for blouses, shirts, tiered dresses, gathered skirts, relaxed trousers, summer pajamas, or coordinated warm-weather separates.
Details
- Composition: 100% cotton
- Fabric type: Fine 80s cotton sateen
- Length: 3 m / approximately 3.3 yd
- Width: Approximately 1.45 m / 57 in
- Weight: Approximately 60 gsm
- Background: Soft ivory
- Print colors: Mustard yellow and olive green
- Hand: Very smooth, fine, and lightweight
- Finish: Subtle sateen luster
- Drape: Light and fluid with gentle structure
- Opacity: Nearly opaque in normal light; slightly translucent against strong light
- Sold as one precut piece
