Filpucci Papito 50 Cotton 50 Viscose Tape Yarn · 1/3Nm · Italy

This cotton-viscose tape yarn from the Italian house Filpucci is spun as a flat ribbon rather than a round strand, giving it a soft, cool handfeel and a smooth, gently reflective surface. At a heavy 1/3Nm, it works up quickly with real presence, making it especially suited to home décor, woven objects, and structured decorative pieces.

The colorway pairs a clean white base with a bright orange spray-dyed effect, scattered across the tape for a lively, painterly finish. The result is fresh yet grounded — playful without losing composure — and especially suitable for statement home pieces, textural accents, and interiors that welcome a touch of color.

As an industrial surplus yarn, this cone provides consistency in spinning quality while maintaining flexibility for creative development. The cotton lends coolness and body while the viscose brings smoothness and a soft sheen, giving finished pieces a refined, tactile quality.

Yarn Specifications

• Fiber Content: 50% Cotton / 50% Viscose
• Yarn Count: 1/3Nm (approx. 300 m / 100g ≈ 328 yd / 100g)
• Color: White base with orange spray-dye effect
• Texture & Handfeel: Cool, smooth, soft, with a flat ribbon structure
• Structure: Flat tape yarn, heavy-bodied with gentle sheen
• Origin: Italy
• Condition: Mill End / Unused Surplus Yarn (Deadstock)

Recommended Uses

• Home décor and decorative interior objects
• Baskets, bowls, and structured vessels
• Placemats, coasters, and woven tabletop pieces
• Macramé, weaving, and crochet for homeware
• Statement and textural pieces requiring body and presence

Important Notes

• This yarn is a flat tape, cool and smooth, with body and a soft sheen
• As a tape yarn it lies flat and may twist while working — a gentle, even tension gives the best surface
• For best results, swatch before production to test tension and fabric density
• Cone yarn is different from skein yarn and must always be swatched before knitting to evaluate shrinkage and gauge
• For homeware, a firmer unwashed hand is often preferred to preserve structure and definition
• For added structure or color blending, it can be combined with cotton or other fibers
• Some cones may be rewound onto empty cones without original mill labels
• May have mild outer dust or storage marks
• Sold as is, without retail packaging
• All yarns are 100% functional with no visible flaws or defects affecting usability
• Please note that cone yarn is wound in an industrial format
• In rare cases, internal breaks may not be visible from the outside of the cone
• Please allow approximately 2%–3% knitting loss, which is standard for cone yarn handling
• In case of yarn breaks, pull away about 10 cm of yarn before rejoining and secure with a small cross-knot to reduce tension and avoid distortion in the finished piece

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Part of our curated cone yarn collection — handpicked for artisan yarn curation lovers who appreciate the rare beauty of surplus mill treasures.

⚠ Note: All yarns sold here are authentic products made by the original mills, sourced as mill ends or unused surplus from knitwear factories. We are not affiliated with or authorized by the original brands. Packaging and cone appearance may vary from official retail versions, but the product quality remains excellent. This listing is part of a sustainable effort to reuse premium industrial materials that would otherwise go to waste — perfect for makers who value both quality and conscious sourcing.