Slub Cotton | M. Brassard

Soft, expressive, and full of quiet character, Maurice Brassard Slub Cotton brings gentle texture and visual interest to woven cloth without overwhelming the structure. Its deliberately uneven spin creates subtle thick-and-thin variations, adding depth and movement that feels relaxed, tactile, and beautifully handmade.

This yarn is especially lovely when you want texture to do the talking. Woven alone or paired with smooth cotton, linen, or cotton-linen blends, slub cotton introduces softness and rhythm to towels, table linens, scarves, and decorative cloth. The natural and bleached white colourways allow the texture itself to shine, making it an ideal choice for neutral palettes and timeless textiles.

Easy to work with and satisfying to finish, this is a yarn that rewards simplicity and thoughtful design.

Key Features & Benefits

Subtle Textural Interest – Slubbed thick-and-thin sections create movement and depth in the cloth.
Soft Cotton Hand – Comfortable and breathable, ideal for everyday textiles.
Versatile Use – Works beautifully as weft or warp (sampling recommended for warp use).
Neutral Colourways – Natural and bleached white highlight structure and texture.
Pairs Beautifully – Combines well with smooth cottons, linen, or cottonlin for contrast.
Canadian-Made Quality – Spun by Maurice Brassard, trusted for consistency and reliability.

Available Colours & Put-Up

• Natural

• Bleached White

• Put-Up: 227 g cone (5 oz)

Specifications

• Fiber Content: 100% Cotton

• Yarn Type: Slub cotton (intentionally uneven spin)

• Cone Weight: 227 g

• Use: Ideal for weft; suitable for warp in low-to-moderate tension projects

• Suggested Setts (approximate):

  • Weft-faced or texture-forward cloth: 8–12 EPI

  • Balanced weave: 10–14 EPI

  • Sampling is recommended, as slub size and spacing affect sett and density.

• Finishing: Wet-finish to soften fibres and allow texture to bloom

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

Why We Love It

Slub cotton is a beautiful reminder that texture doesn’t have to be loud to be interesting. We love this yarn for its relaxed rhythm and soft hand — especially when paired with smoother yarns to let the slubs stand out. In natural and bleached white, it feels timeless, honest, and endlessly useful for cloth meant to be touched and used every day.