Black Cotton Jersey — 240gsm (OEKO-TEX®), Soft-Touch, 4-Way Comfort
240gsm Cotton Jersey — soft, opaque, everyday stretch
Perfect for tees, leggings, dresses & loungewear
OEKO-TEX® certified • Sold by the half metre
Comfy, opaque, and easy to sew. This 240gsm cotton jersey has a soft hand, breathable comfort, and enough body for garments that need a little structure. It’s a brilliant year-round knit for T-shirts, long-sleeves, leggings, dresses, lounge sets and kidswear—and it presses and recovers beautifully.
STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®: independently tested for harmful substances, from yarn to finished fabric—for peace of mind on skin-touch garments.
Why you’ll love it
Soft & breathable cotton knit with cosy weight (240gsm)
Great opacity – ideal for leggings & fitted tees
Comfort stretch & recovery for everyday wear
Sews cleanly on domestic machines or overlockers
Best for
Tees & long sleeves, mock-neck tops
Leggings & bike shorts
T-shirt & swing dresses, skater styles
Loungewear/PJs, kid basics (hats, tops, bottoms)
Pattern pairings from my shop
Ellis Tee (Style Arc) - clean, modern knit tee; great in 240gsm for a polished look
Tabor (Sew House Seven) - tee/sweater views; choose banded hems/neck for structure
Frankie Tee (Tilly and the Buttons) - colour-block sleeves pair perfectly with a solid body
Iris Knickers (Tilly and the Buttons) - excellent scrap-buster for matching sets
Juno PJ Set (Make It Simple Tilly and the Buttons) - breathable sleep tops/bottoms
How to sew (quick guide)
Needles: Ballpoint/Stretch 80/12 (90/14 for bulky seams)
Stitches: Overlocker, or lightning stitch / narrow zigzag on a regular machine
Neckbands/cuffs: Test a strip first; consider ribbing for snug necklines
Stabilise shoulders with clear elastic or knit stay tape
Pressing: Low–medium heat, press & steam (don’t drag)
Pair with these items to create the perfect sewing toolbox
Starter Sewing Toolkit
Press Cloth (you can just use scrap cotton fabric for this)
Tailor’s Ham and Seam Roll
Measuring Tape and Seam Gauge
Heat-Erasable Pen or Tailor’s Chalk
Thread Snips / Seam Ripper / Embroidery Snips
Sharp Scissors / Rotary Cutter
Clapper
Returns Policy
As fabrics, elastics, interfacing and continuous zips are cut to order we are unable to offer a refund unless the item is faulty.
If you are not happy with your other unopened purchases you are entitled to a full refund within 30days of purchase, please contact via email to arrange refund. Customer is responsible for your own postage for this.
Please Remember
Every care has been taken to ensure all pictures are true to original colours but due to screen differences in brightness/resolution/balance exact match cannot be guaranteed.
Fabrics are sold by half metre and cut in one continuous length of fabric
Additional Information
Composition: 92% Cotton 8% Elastane
Width: 155cm / 61 inches
Weight: 240gsm
Oeko Tex Certified
Care & keeping
Pre-wash (20–40°C) before cutting to minimise shrinkage
Wash inside-out with similar colours; line dry or low tumble - I tend to do both. I start the prewashed fabric in the tumble dryer for 10-20 minutes then finish on the washing line
Light steam on reverse to lift the brushed pile after laundering
Do not Dry Clean
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