Essex Linen Fabric
Relaxed linen-blend texture with soft structure for apparel and home décor. Buy a sample for only $5!
Premium fabrics for printing and performance
One-of-a-kind designs by independent artists
Printed on demand. No minimums.
Order samples before committing to yardage
A mid-weight fabric with a natural blend of 55% linen and 45% cotton for crisp yet drapable apparel projects that seek a softer finish. Essex Linen is adored for blending the timeless appeal and cooling traits of linen with exceptional durability, ensuring long-lasting garments. Its eco-friendly nature, requiring less water and pesticides to manufacture, makes it a more sustainable choice for your projects.
Essex Linen Fabric is Best Used for:
Skirts, dresses, pants, lightweight jackets, button-up shirts
Linen has always been my favorite fabric base. I love how it softens with every wash, making each handmade piece feel more loved over time. Essex Linen has the perfect weight and structure for garments. It holds its shape beautifully while still being comfortable and wearable.
Amelia McCall
Mother Sews Best
Choosing Essex Linen is always an easy choice for me! It's very easy to work with, it's lightweight but can still hold gorgeous ruffles with the perfect structure which I am a really big fan of! I love how my gingham essex linen color way turned out, it makes me so excited to try many more!
Alissah Ashton
Alissah Threads
I've always enjoyed shopping at Spoonflower because I know I'll always find what I'm looking for. I often buy thrifted or vintage fabrics, but I will buy new fabric from Spoonflower because their business model is sustainable by printing the fabric to order and using eco-friendly, water based dyes.
Kelsey Garner
Feel the Fabric Before You Commit
Sampling lets you experience the fabric’s weight, texture, stretch and drape so you can confidently know it’s right for your project. Samples start at only $5.
How Does Spoonflower Work?
Find Your Perfect Design
Explore an unparalleled collection of unique designs from artists all over the world.
Pick A Material
Feel good about our responsibly-sourced textiles that are crafted to the highest standards.
Customize
If needed, work directly with an artist to change a design’s scale or color way for your own project.
Enjoy!
Your items will be carefully printed on demand and packaged by our expert team in the USA.
Is Essex Linen Fabric Right For My Project?
Compare Features | Essex Linen | Belgian Linen™ | Linen Cotton Canvas | Cotton Poplin | Organic Cotton Sateen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Best Uses | Accessories, Apparel, Bags, Crafts, Curtains, Dresses, Home Decor, Loungewear, Quilting, Shirting, Table Linens, Tea Towels, Throw Pillows, Top-Weight Apparel | Apparel, Bags, Bottom-Weight Apparel, Home Decor, Outerwear, Throw Pillows, Upholstery | Accessories, Apparel, Bags, Crafts, Curtains, Home Decor, Table Linens, Tea Towels, Throw Pillows, Upholstery | Accessories, Apparel, Crafts, Dresses, Quilting, Shirting, Throw Pillows, Top-Weight Apparel | Accessories, Apparel, Bags, Crafts, Dresses, Quilting, Shirting, Table Linens, Top-Weight Apparel |
Fabric Content | 55% Linen, 45% Cotton | 100% Libeco™ Linen | 55% Cotton, 45% Linen | 100% Cotton | 100% Organic Cotton |
Construction | Plain Weave | Plain Weave | Oxford Weave | Plain Weave | Satin Weave |
Weight | 5.5 oz/yd² | 10.6 oz/yd² | 6.4 oz/yd² | 3.3 oz/yd² | 3.8 oz/yd² |
Width | 52" | 54" | 54" | 42" | 56" |
Opacity | Opaque | Opaque | Opaque | Opaque | Opaque |
Ink and Printing | Digitally printed in the USA with water-based inks | Digitally printed in the USA with water-based inks | Digitally printed in the USA with water-based inks | Digitally printed in the USA with water-based inks | Digitally printed in the USA with water-based inks |
Country of Origin | Woven in China | Woven in Belgium | Woven in China | Woven in China | Woven in China |
$35.00/yardShop Essex Linen | $89.00/yardShop Belgian Linen™ | $40.00/yardShop Linen Cotton Canvas | $22.00/yardShop Cotton Poplin | $32.00/yardShop Organic Cotton Sateen |
Essex Linen Fabric FAQs
Machine wash warm or cold. Use only non-chlorine bleach when needed. Tumble dry low. Warm iron if needed using a pressing cloth or by ironing on the unprinted side of the fabric. Woven fabrics may experience fraying when washed. We recommend serging or stay-stitching 1/4"-1/2" from the cut edge or using a delicates bag when pre-washing.
Designs print with crisp detail and vibrant color. Smooth fabrics show fine details clearly, while textured fabrics create a more natural printed look.
Some Spoonflower fabrics may include a small amount of extra width for the selvedge (the finished edge of the fabric). This area helps prevent fraying during printing and shipping. The listed fabric width refers to the usable printed area, and any selvedge is included as additional width.