4/8 Cotton | M. Brassard

Reliable, versatile, and a pleasure to weave, Maurice Brassard 4/8 Cotton is a studio staple for weavers creating beautiful, hard-working cloth. This smooth, evenly spun cotton yarn offers excellent strength and consistency, making it ideal for both warp and weft across a wide range of projects.

At 4/8 weight, this yarn sits comfortably between finer cottons and heavier rug yarns, giving you flexibility in sett and structure. It produces fabrics with a clean surface, good body, and a soft hand that improves with washing. Whether you’re weaving towels, table linens, placemats, scarves, or lightweight yardage, 4/8 Cotton delivers dependable results every time.

Spun in Canada by Maurice Brassard, this yarn is trusted by weavers worldwide for its quality, colour consistency, and loom-friendly performance.

Colour cards (with samples of the real thing) are available here. These cards are a fantastic tool to see the colour in person and for planning projects. Highly recommended by us! 

Key Features & Benefits

Strong & Dependable – Excellent tensile strength for warp, with minimal stretch.
Smooth, Even Spin – Creates clean sheds and crisp pattern definition.
Versatile Weight – Suitable for a wide range of household and apparel textiles.
Softens with Use – Becomes more supple and comfortable with washing.
Highly Absorbent – Ideal for towels, napkins, and everyday linens.
Canadian-Made Quality – Produced by Maurice Brassard, known for reliable weaving yarns.

Specifications

• Fiber Content: 100% Cotton

• Yarn Count: 4/8

• Use: Suitable for both warp & weft

• Structure: Smooth, firmly spun with low elasticity

• Suggested Setts (approximate):

  • Plain Weave: 12–16 EPI

  • Twill: 16–20 EPI

  • Sampling is recommended to achieve your desired hand and density.

• Finishing: Wet-finish to soften fibres and relax the cloth

• Care: Machine washable; tumble dry low or line dry depending on project

Why We Love It

4/8 Cotton is one of those yarns you can always rely on. It warps smoothly, weaves cleanly, and finishes into cloth that’s practical, comfortable, and long-lasting. We love it for everyday textiles that need to work hard without sacrificing beauty — from absorbent towels to polished table linens. It’s a quiet essential in any weaving studio.