Albini Washed Cotton and Linen Indigo Dobby Fabric

$160

A richly textured cotton and linen fabric.

This 52% cotton/48% linen blend is made unique with tonal indigo yarns and a distinct dobby weave. The linen and the dobby together create beautifully pronounced texture, and the variation in the colors of the yarns gives the fabric an almost printed effect. Play into the ruggedness of the texture with double flap pockets. The slate color of this fabric is achieved through the reaction of the indigo dye with a heavy bleach wash.

From sourcing the perfect denim from Japan and a 185-year-old mill in Italy to testing washes with our factory for months on end, we labor over every detail of our washed indigo shirts. Each of them starts out as a plain or textured weave fabric that’s been dyed heavily with indigo. After being cut and sewn, the shirts are then garment washed using either a light enzyme, soda, or bleaching process. It‘s this process that gives each shirt its beautiful color and unique fading around the seams. While garment washed indigo and denim shirts are a popular product in the ready-to-wear market, they haven‘t previously been available in a custom fit or design due to the bulk production required for the washing process. We‘ve worked closely with our suppliers to bring you the first truly custom garment washed indigo and denim shirts on the market. Premium, carefully crafted shirts, made to your exact specifications. Learn more about our washed indigo and denim shirts here.

Recommended Styling: Go with our Soft President Spread collar, Soft Front placket, Rounded Flap pockets, and Roma buttons for a rugged casual look. Note that, due to the special nature of the garment washing process, this fabric can only be made using soft, unfused collars, cuffs, and fronts/plackets.

Since our limited-run garment washed indigo and denim fabrics are made in small batches with a special process, fabric swatches are not available.

Suggested Style Casual
Weave Dobby
Composition 52% Cotton, 48% Linen
Thread Count 40s 2-ply
Weight 199g · Lightweight
Opacity Rating 3 / 5 · Fairly Opaque
Wrinkle Resistance 2 / 5 · Wrinkle-Prone
Origin Italy
Mill Albini
Care Machine wash with non-chlorine detergents only, hang dry
Shrinkage This shirt is not expected to shrink. Only Standard Allowances will be applied.
Fabric ID PCF3826

4.8 (30 Reviews)

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4.8 on 30 Reviews

Recommended by 97%.

Color & Pattern 4.9
Performance 4.7

“It has a great texture and feel that is different from the rest.”

June 2024 · Dwight in East Elmhurst, NY
“Wonderful texture”

June 2024 · Gavin in Twickenham, Middlesex
“lightweight very nice”

May 2024 · Benjamin in Brooklyn, NY
“I dobby weave really comes to life with the indigo color. Should age well over time.”

March 2024 · John in Centerville, OH
“Gorgeous pattern and texture. Not too heavy or light.”

March 2024 · Michael in Newport Beach, CA
“I would never have selected this shirt, but my girlfriend loved it, so I bought it, and it's great!”

March 2024 · David in FAIRFIELD, CA
“My girls’ favorite shirt. It felt a little stiff out of the package, but has softened already.”

March 2024 · christopher in Fayetteville, AR
“One of the coolest shirting fabrics I’ve seen. Like other reviewers say, it is a little dense for hot days, but this makes a unique and stylish work shirt.”

March 2024 · Zach in SAN DIEGO, CA
“Great fabric and texture. A bit heavier than I thought it would be. It's more of a medium to heavy fabric. But it's super nice. I had a western shirt made with the fabric and it's really cool.”

February 2024 · James in Erie, CO
“Amazing texture and gravitas with this fabric. It is a killer casual shirt with a unique look and feel. Wear untucked with jeans or chinos, or even dressier shorts.”

January 2024 · Tom in Peachtree City, GA
“Great textured fabric. Will add interest to any wardrobe.”

January 2024 · Shaun in Highlands Ranch, CO
“A cat's meow of textured shirts, this sublime indigo put a spell on me the moment it came out of the box, a siren of sorts.”

December 2023 · James in Ocean Park, ME
“The fabric is thicker than you may think. So I have been wearing practically year round. The texture and look is fantastic. I had it cut to wear untucked and that works great.”

February 2023 · Guido in Atlanta, GA
“One of the more unique patterns and feels amongst the shirts I've had made here.”

January 2023 · Frederick in Seattle, WA
“The texture of this shirt was just a little pronounced for my taste, and the fabric a touch stiffer than I'd like. Otherwise nice.”

January 2023 · Steven in Union, NJ
“This is a gorgeous shirt. Only outlier is comfort. Feels scratchy to the skin.”

December 2022 · Benjamin in Cave Springs, AR
“Heavier than "lightweight" for me. Nice texture. Breathes well.”

August 2022 · Peter in New York, NY
“The shirt is beautiful.”

July 2022 · Dimitrios in North Smithfield, RI
“My favorite shirting from Proper Cloth. I'm already planning to order another shirt in this cloth. Maybe a little warm for the height of summer but—with the right details—very easy to dress up or dress down.”

July 2022 · Stanford in Ridgewood, NJ
“Good feel”

July 2022 · Jon-Paul in Wilmington, NC
“Great texture and feel.”

July 2022 · Leon in Westport, CT
“great fabric”

July 2022 · david in SYRACUSE, NY
“Bought it in the summer, and I'll admit it feels heavier than would be comfortable in heat. It does have a great weight and feel, and the texture of the fabric has great character. I was glad to snap it up while it was available.”

July 2022 · Evan in Victoria, BC
“Love the subtle pattern. It has great feel.”

July 2022 · Zachary in Desert Hot Springs, CA
“it has a very nice 'hand' and heft”

July 2022 · Scott in Bloomington, IN
“Heavier material that fits/looks amazing.”

July 2022 · Joey in Calgary, Alberta
“great fabric - too bad we messed up on the measurements.”

July 2022 · Brendan in Hampton, ON
“works great”

July 2022 · david in Alamo, CA
“unique three dimensional depth to the fabric and very breathable. haven’t washed yet but hopefully doesn’t get too wrinkled,”

July 2022 · Ryota in Meguro City, Tokyo
“This is a Beautiful Shirt.”

June 2022 · Nickalus in Powder Springs, GA