Chocolate Glen Plaid Yarn-Dyed Cotton-Linen Shirting

Effortless heritage menswear tailoring scaled down into a breezy, warm-weather essential. This yarn-dyed cotton-linen fabric features a classic Glen plaid (Prince of Wales check) pattern woven with rich chocolate, warm taupe, and crisp ivory threads .

At an airy 140 GSM (4.12 oz/sq. yd), it is lightweight, breathable, and beautifully soft with the natural slub texture and relaxed, rumpled elegance that only natural fibers deliver . The 60% cotton content tames the crispness of the 40% linen, giving it a softer hand and gentler drape while still allowing air to circulate freely—making it an ideal choice for elevated summer shirts, easy dresses, and relaxed resort wear.

What to Make

The airy shirting weight, soft hand, and refined sartorial check make this fabric exceptionally suited for classic tops, fluid dresses, and light layering :

• Classic & Relaxed Shirting: Tailored button-downs, oversized boyfriend shirts, breezy camp collar/Cuban shirts, and collarless tunic blouses.

• Warm-Weather Dresses: Button-front shirt dresses, tiered midi dresses, breezy smock dresses, and relaxed wrap dresses.

• Lightweight Summer Separates: Pull-on elastic-waist shorts, wide-leg lounge trousers, culottes, and button-front midi skirts.

• Modern Pattern Play: Cut collar stands, cuffs, chest pockets, or button plackets on the bias (at a 45-degree angle) for subtle, custom-tailored detail .

• Loungewear & Sleepwear: Luxury pajama sets, nightshirts, and breezy morning robes that soften with every wash.

Fabric Details & Specifications

• Design: Heritage Glen Plaid / Prince of Wales Check (Chocolate, taupe, and ivory yarn-dyed grid)

• Content: 60% Cotton, 40% Linen

• Weight: 140 GSM / 4.12 oz per square yard (Lightweight Shirting)

• Usable Width: 53/54” (135/137 cm)

• Weave: Yarn-dyed plain weave with natural slub texture

• Stretch: None (0% rigid woven)

• Opacity: Semi-opaque (opaque for tops/shirts; dresses or unlined skirts may prefer a light slip or lining in direct sunlight)

Sewing & Care Recommendations

• Needle: Universal or Microtex needle, size 70/10 or 80/12

• Thread: Fine all-purpose 100% polyester or cotton thread in chocolate or taupe

• Pattern Matching: Use extra pins, basting, or a walking foot when aligning the check across button plackets and side seams .

• Seam Finish: Lightweight cotton-linen loves clean internal finishes—use delicate French seams, flat-felling, or a narrow overlock/serged edge to keep the inside tidy and prevent fraying .

• Pre-Wash & Care: Natural cotton and linen shrink 4–6% on first wash. Pre-wash in cold water on a gentle cycle before cutting. Line dry in shade or tumble dry low; press while slightly damp with a hot steam iron to smooth out deep wash wrinkles while preserving the natural textured character.