Ilaria Signac 100 Cotton Tape Cone Yarn · 1/2.5Nm · Italy

This textured cotton tape yarn from the Italian house Ilaria Signac features a flat ribbon base with a distinctive cool, dry handfeel, offering a light, breathable structure and a crisp, contemporary surface. Spun at roughly 1/2.5Nm, it is substantial yet airy, making it especially suited to summer fabrics and garments with clean, sculptural shape.

The design pairs a white tape base with an irregular wrap of black thread, creating a lively, graphic pattern with organic movement and high tonal contrast. The effect is modern and understated — quietly striking rather than loud — and especially suitable for statement summer knitwear, structured accessories, and minimal designs that benefit from textural interest.

As an industrial surplus yarn, this cone provides consistency in spinning quality while maintaining flexibility for creative development. The cotton tape construction brings coolness, breathability, and a crisp tactile hand, while the irregular black wrap gives each piece a distinctive, one-of-a-kind character.

Yarn Specifications

• Fiber Content: 100% Cotton
• Yarn Count: approx. 1/2.5Nm (tape / ribbon construction)
• Color: White base with irregular black wrap
• Texture & Handfeel: Cool, crisp, dry, with a flat tape structure
• Structure: Flat ribbon base with irregular thread wrap, light yet substantial
• Origin: Italy
• Condition: Mill End / Unused Surplus Yarn (Deadstock)

Recommended Uses

• Lightweight summer knitwear with structure and shape
• Statement tops, vests, and sculptural garments
• Bags, hats, and structured accessories
• Machine knitting and hand knitting
• Textural, graphic designs that showcase pattern and contrast

Important Notes

• This yarn is a flat tape with a cool, crisp hand and light body
• The irregular black wrap means pattern placement varies naturally — no two pieces are identical
• 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
• Tape yarn can twist as it feeds — take care to keep the ribbon flat for an even surface
• Cotton relaxes and softens after washing — a gentle wash brings out its natural handfeel
• For added structure or drape, it can be combined with 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 knitted fabric

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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.