Pure linen yarn dyed shirting-weight fabric, closely woven of very dark steel blue and stark white yarns (the stripes look charcoal grey overall). This fabric is smooth and comfortable to the touch, not super soft but it will certainly soften up with washing over time. Slightly translucent due to the light colour, with good body and drape. Suitable for clothing such as tops, blouses, shirts, tunics, men's shirts, pajamas and kids wear, as well as crafts.