Venne Colcolastic Yarn – Elastic cotton for textured weaving
Venne's Colcolastic yarn is a unique and innovative thread made of mercerised cotton blended with Lycra. It shrinks when washed, creating dynamic and sculptural effects in your woven fabric. Ideal for experimental weaving, artistic textiles, or functional stretch elements.
Perfect for both rigid heddle and shaft looms, Colcolastic opens new doors for textile creators looking to play with volume, contrast, and movement.
✨ Key features
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Shrinks when washed to create textural effects
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Adds elasticity, volume and structure to your fabric
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Works on rigid heddle and multi-shaft looms
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Great for warp or weft in creative projects
Why choose Colcolastic yarn?
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To explore unique elastic effects with no extra mechanics
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To create sculptural or dimensional fabric elements
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To contrast with stable yarns for dramatic results
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To add subtle movement and flexibility to your textiles
📌 Technical details
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Fiber content: 93% mercerised cotton, 7% Lycra
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Weight: 50 g cone
- Count: Nm 13/2 – NeL 22/2
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Yardage: approx. 725 m (15800 m/kg)
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Reacts with hot water washing (shrinks noticeably)
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Brand: Venne (Netherlands)
🧵 Tips for use
Combine Colcolastic with a stable yarn to highlight its shrinking properties. Use it in bands, stripes, or selected areas to create movement and contrast.
