This fabric is stunning! An Italian linen (they call it flax) jacquard with an intricate weave of dark gray and grayish-white fibers that create an exquisite floral design. It's a wonderful quality suiting weight yarn dyed linen that has a lot of body (will soften with washing--you can experiment). Use for jackets, sheath dress, evening coat, etc. Dress up or down! Dry clean or please test if you wish to try washing at home.