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Exclusive Pure Irish linen damask fabric

Linen damask is the name given to linen woven from pure flax yarns in a special manner so that subtle patterns are visible even in an all white cloth, woven from all white yarns. This is a more expensive way of weaving, for it requires threads to be densely woven in contrasting directions, which creates a pattern that is visible when viewed at certain angles.

Across large surfaces, lustrous damask fabrics are most extraordinary, as shifting light sources continually reveal new designs to the eye in hide-and-seek fashion. The best example of a linen damask fabric is the Chrysanthemum design.

Chrysanthemum design Irish linen damask

Above is the exquisite Chrysanthemum design Irish linen damask fabric. This fabric combines fine, high quality flax yarns, dense weave and intricate designs to create a superb cloth, wonderful to touch and lovely to behold. The Chrysanthemum design is a 19th Century classic taken from the Thomas Ferguson archives.

Above is the popular Satin Band Irish linen damask design

Thomas Fergusons are the last remaining weavers of single and double Irish linen damask fabrics. Single linen damask is the most popular version enjoyed today. Thomas Fergusons are the last remaining weavers of single and double Irish linen damask fabrics.

Double Irish linen damask is a fabric of another era, being the most luxurious of all. The higher number of yarns used in the weaving results in even finer definition of the designs. However, for various technical reasons, the weaving process for double damask is very time consuming and this is reflected in the price.

If you require prices for double damask fabrics please email us for a quotation. Suffice it to say here, 1 metre of 183cm width double Irish linen damask fabric is £64 . The price per metre is less when you order 5m or more. Products and prices will be uploaded soon, as we're still working on this section of the website.

Irish linen damask (whether single or double) has a wonderful drape and natural lustre. Although normally used for making table linens, the Chrysanthemum design makes a sumptuous and unusual fabric for curtains, blinds and cushion covers.

The lead time for patterned Irish linen damask fabric, such as Chrysanthemum or Satin Band as shown on this page (other patterns may also be available) is 12-14 weeks before delivery. This is because the patterned damask fabrics are always woven, bleached and finished to order.

Plain white linen damask fabric, without the interwoven pattern, is usually available from the roll and delivered with 2 weeks. Please contact us with your requirements, or you can order directly from the shop below.

Prices for woven-to-order patterned fabrics are the same as for the plain white unpatterned Irish linen damask fabric featured below.

The following widths of Irish linen damask fabric can be cut to any required length:

Width: 183cm (72ins)
Width: 229cm (90ins)
Width: 300cm (almost 10ft)

Technical Details Single Damask :

Approximately

63 per sq. cm (160 per sq. inch),

210 gsm (5.96 oz per sq. yd)

Technical Details Double Damask:

Approximately

80 per sq. cm (202 per sq. inch),

220 gsm (6.25 oz per sq. yd)

If you require plain white linen damask fabric, which is the same quality as the interwoven design versions, this is usually available from the roll and can be delivered within two weeks.

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