What melange means on the label
Short answer: Melange means the yarn is made from several fibres or colours blended together, so the fabric gets a slightly flecked look. It often hides small marks better than plain fabric, and it is often used for T-shirts and jumpers in grey and other shades.
What melange means in brief
The word melange comes from a term meaning mixed, and it is used for yarn where fibres in different colours are blended before being spun. The result is a fabric with a slightly flecked look instead of a completely even colour, and it is therefore easy to recognise.
What it looks like
A melange fabric looks a little speckled or woolly, because small fibres in another colour lie between each other. It can look soft and relaxed, and the colour shifts a little with the light, so it does not appear completely even in photographs.
Why some people prefer melange
Many like melange because it hides small marks and wear better than a plain surface. It suits everyday clothes and T-shirts, and you can see more among bamboo T-shirts for men, where the colours vary.
Melange and grey
Grey melange is a classic, because the shade feels soft and neutral and goes with many colours. But melange also comes in other colours, so do not assume that the word is only about grey.
Melange on the label and in the description
When you read the label or description, the word melange can tell you about the yarn, not about the composition of the fabric. You should still check the fibre content if you want to know what the clothes are made of, and see whether the colours are blended in the yarn.
Care for melange clothes
Wash melange clothes by the care label, preferably inside out and with clothes in similar colours. Avoid high heat and a hard spin so the melange does not become uneven, and hang the clothes to dry so the colours stay smart.
Long-sleeved and short-sleeved models
Melange comes in both short-sleeved and long-sleeved models, and it can be pleasant in a top you wear often. See the bamboo long sleeve T-shirt for men and choose by season.
Underwear and socks in melange
Melange is also seen in underwear and socks, where it can give a soft, relaxed look. You can see the bamboo underpants for men and choose what you like and what goes with the rest of your clothes.
Frequently asked questions
What does melange mean on the label?
It means the yarn is blended from fibres or colours, so the fabric gets a slightly flecked look instead of an even colour.
Is melange the same as grey?
No, grey melange is a classic, but melange also comes in other colours, so the word tells you about the yarn and not which colour it is.
Does melange hide marks?
Often it does, because the flecked look makes small marks less visible, but it does not remove them, so wash the clothes by the label.
