Muslin

What is Mousseline fabric?

Mousseline is a soft, lightweight woven fabric made from fine yarns, usually in a plain-weave construction. Within the Nooteboom Textiles range, Mousseline is mainly made from cotton and has a soft, matte and slightly relaxed surface. The fabric is lightweight without being defined by transparency and generally has little to no stretch. Mousseline is suitable for babywear, blouses, dresses, lightweight tops, blankets and bedding.


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Specifications

  • Construction Woven fabric / open plain weave, low density
  • Composition 100% viscose, or viscose/silk blend
  • Fabric weight
    Within the Nooteboom Textiles range, Mousseline is mainly around 130 to 150 g/m²
  • Stretch No stretch
  • Abbreviations CV = viscose / cuproviscose, SE = silk
  • Appearance Translucent, lightly glossy, fluid hand feel

What are the properties of Mousseline?

Mousseline is made from fine yarns in a relatively light woven construction. The fabric combines softness with enough stability for easy cutting and sewing. Cotton Mousseline has a matte, natural hand and can have a subtly irregular surface depending on the yarn and finishing. The exact softness, body and drape vary with weave density and finishing.

How does Mousseline feel?

Mousseline feels soft, light and comfortable against the skin. Cotton qualities usually have a dry-soft rather than slippery hand.

The surface can feel slightly crinkled or relaxed, especially after washing. Embroidered versions have more texture where the decorative stitching is applied.

Applications

  • Summer dresses and blouses
  • Scarves and shawls
  • Baby and children’s clothing
  • Eveningwear, lining required due to transparency
  • Oversized blouses and kimonos
  • Occasionwear and bridal dresses, as a top layer

Wash Instructions

Hand wash or delicate / silk programme at 30°C. Do not wring. Dry flat or hang to air dry. Lightly iron on a low temperature / silk setting on the inside.

Certifications

OEKO-TEX Standard 100 available. Ecovero muslin by Lenzing is available as a more sustainable variant with lower environmental impact.

Practical Tip

When cutting muslin: use sharp scissors, cut on a flat surface and secure the pattern with fine pins or tailor’s chalk. The fabric shifts easily.

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