ProECO FoodSAFE® Organic Cotton Fleece Fabric (W-329)

Info

• 100% Free of PFOS, PFOA, lead, dioxins, heavy metals & BPA; Free from phthalates: contains no DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIDP and DnOP. Read Blog Article

• Uniquely food safe. The ONLY Cotton Fleece to be tested for food safety. It is CPSIA certified, meeting stringent standards by the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission on lead and phthalates and flammability. It is also certified for repeated-use food storage per 21 CFR 175.300 and compliant with 21 CFR 177.1680 and 175.320.

• Premium quality fleece fabric, made with only the finest eco-friendly modulus yarns for the best finish in softness, absorbency & luster.

• Super soft, absorbent and durable fleece, it absorbs quickly, holds moisture very well, remains soft over its life and is easy to clean and maintain.

• 100% eco-friendly & Made from U.S.-grown organic cotton.

• Ready-AbZORB – Our pioneering technology eliminates prewashing and drying normally needed to activate the super absorbency. It also reduces 60-80% of the shrinkage, so you get more fabric for your money.

• Manufactured with no harmful chemicals or finishes.

• CPSIA certified, meeting stringent standards by the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission on lead and phthalates.

• Classified as Class 2 and/or 3 textiles per 16 CFR Part 1610 under the Flammable Fabrics Act. That means they are NOT recommended for use in exposed areas of apparel or diapers. These fabrics exhibit variability when tested so even if they pass the Class 1 test requirement one time they could fail a subsequent test. You can consider them for use with the plain surface exposed, but please refer to the Subpart B of the Standard that describes the exemptions and use.

• Engineered to meet exacting USA requirements, this is the highest quality-assured organic fabric on the market.

Specs

Country of Origin: Made in USA
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Manufacturer: AKAS Tex

Fabric Content: A proprietary blend of organic cotton fibers engineered for high performance
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Fabric Weight: 300 GSM / 9 ounces per square yard

Fabric Width: 30" - 32" tubular (60" - 64" wide when cut open) / 76 cm - 81 cm tubular (152 cm - 162 cm wide when cut open)

Fabric Thickness: 0.055 inch +/- 10%

Approx. Shrinkage (Length): 5% - 6%
Approx. Shrinkage (Width): 2% - 4%

Important Note about Shrinkage
All natural fiber knits will shrink further. Percent shrinkage has been tested in a controlled lab. It may vary under different wash/dry conditions and from batch to batch. It is recommended to test shrinkage on a small piece first and then pre-wash whole yardage at the setting that your finished stitched item will be washed.

Approx. Stretch (Length): 5%
Approx. Stretch (Width): 5%

UPF Rating: 50+
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Important Note about UPF Ratings:
Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) indicates how much UV radiation (both UVB and UVA) a fabric allows to reach your skin. For example, a UPF 50 fabric blocks 98 % of the sun’s rays and allows 2% (1/50th) to penetrate, thus reducing your exposure risk significantly. A UPF 30 fabric blocks 97% of UV rays and allows roughly 3% of UV transmission. UPF 15 indicates that the fabric blocks roughly 93% of UV rays and allows about 7% of available UV radiation to pass through.

UPF 10 to 30 = Fair Protection
UPF 30 to 50 = Good Protection
UPS 50+ = Excellent Protection

Quantity Information: Quantity = number of continuous yards., Orders of more than 10 yards may ship in more than 1 piece. If you would like a continuous piece, please leave a comment & we will try to accommodate your request., Seconds quality material may not ship in completed lengths. They may be in several cut pieces not less than 18" or so.

Care

Care Instructions Pre-wash for shrinkage if needed, Wash hot, Dry medium, No Fabric softener, Oxy bleach OK if needed, Hot iron if needed
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Important Note about Shrinkage
All natural fiber knits will shrink further. Percent shrinkage has been tested in a controlled lab. It may vary under different wash/dry conditions and from batch to batch. It is recommended to test shrinkage on a small piece first and then pre-wash whole yardage at the setting that your finished stitched item will be washed.