Romsey Brocade Fabric

Romsey Brocade Fabric  

Fabric Content: 55% Cotton, 45% Viscose  

Fabric Width: 57” (145cm)  

Pattern Repeat: The pattern repeats 48 times across the width, every 1¼” (3cm) along the length (warp), with the center falling on the equilateral cross formed by four diamonds. 

NOTE: This fabric is sold by the meter. To convert from yards to meters multiply by .914  1 Meter = 39.37 inches  

Romsey is one of two patterns that are very small—York being the other. The effect of small-patterned fabrics is textural rather than decorative. This is an excellent fabric for those small random church projects that seem to crop up so often where a large busy pattern would not be appropriate. For vestment use, small patterns give the lush, over-all damask look but without the insistent patterns found in fabrics with larger repeating motifs. Romsey lends itself well to both simple, understated vestments that are lightly decorated, but also as a quiet, elegant textile used to complement more ornate settings, such as major embroidery or dominant orphreys.

The Romsey Brocade features a simple geometric design first produced in the 1930s. The central motif, a cross formed by four diamonds, is a symbol associated with St. Lupus of Sens.

Romsey is available in six colors; Ivory, rich Violet, deep Red, a spring Green that goes well with the Verona Tapestry, and Gold. It is one of the more versatile brocades in terms of both use and tone— appropriate for both everyday and solemn occasions.  

**NOTE: This fabric is sourced from England. Because of that, exact shipping charges cannot be calculated until your order is placed with the mill. Your fabric will usually be shipped directly to you to avoid a double shipping fee. Also note that availability can vary depending on current stock, and the lineup in their mill for additional runs.

This item is brought to you by the Saint Martha’s Guild, an apostolate of the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius.