Millefili S.p.A – Zen4 | Slate Smoke

A deep, elegant shade meets pure Italian linen in Zen4 by Millefili. With its flowing structure, matte luster, and ultra-fine feel, this yarn is made for effortless refinement. Naturally breathable and structured, it transforms even the simplest silhouette into a timeless essential. Slate Smoke is a dusty slate blue with a quiet sophistication — cool, balanced, and endlessly versatile.

🌿 Fiber Content
✔ 100% Linen – breathable, crisp, and cool against the skin

⚖️ Yarn Weight & Meterage
✔ 650m/100g (710yds/3.5oz) – fine weight with natural drape and structure

🧶 Needles, Hooks & Strand Options
✔ 1 strand – 2.0–2.5mm (US 0–1.5) – for openwork and airy textures
✔ 2 strands – 2.5–3.0mm (US 1.5–2.5) – for light tees and layering pieces
✔ 3 strands – 3.0–4.0mm (US 2.5–6) – for garments with more body

🔸 Yarn Weight Equivalents
✔ 1 strand – Lace
✔ 2 strands – Fingering
✔ 3 strands – Sport

🪢 Weaving Yarn Standard
✔ Medium weaving yarn – NM 6.5 / Tex 154 / YPP 5915

📌 Weaving Disclaimer
Please note: Weaving results may vary depending on loom settings, tension, and weaving technique. We recommend testing a small sample before starting a project.

✨ Key Features
✔ Breathable and naturally cool
✔ Structured yet softens with wear
✔ Matte finish with a subtle natural sheen
✔ Ideal for both summer garments and layering staples

🎨 Color Description
Slate Smoke – A misty slate blue with soft grey overtones. Understated and elegant — like aged ink on weathered parchment.

👕 Perfect For
Cool-weather tees, lace wraps, transitional pullovers, coastal cardigans, or quiet statement accessories with depth and movement.

📏 Yardage Estimates (for sizes S–M)
• Top or tee – 200–250g (1300–1625m / 1420–1770yds / 7.0–8.8oz)
• Sweater – 300–400g (1950–2600m / 2130–2840yds / 10.5–14.1oz)
• Cardigan – 400–500g (2600–3250m / 2840–3550yds / 14.1–17.6oz)
• Scarf or wrap – 150–250g (975–1625m / 1065–1770yds / 5.3–8.8oz)

💡 Care Instructions
Gently hand wash in cool water. Lay flat to dry. With each wear and wash, linen becomes softer, more fluid, and more beautiful.

📌 Color Disclaimer
Shades may appear slightly different depending on lighting and display. The natural texture and tonal variation are part of the yarn’s unique beauty.

⚠️ Swatching Required
Fiber behavior varies. Please knit or weave a swatch before starting your project. This yarn is not superwash-treated.