Cotton Silk Yarn by Filati Biagioli Modesto GLAM 24 is a luxury Italian extra-fine lace yarn made from 70% cotton and 30% pure silk, with an extraordinary 3500 meters per 100 g. Soft, luminous, breathable, and elegant, this ultra-fine cotton silk yarn is ideal for weaving, machine knitting, embroidery, multi-strand knitting, crochet, and luxury companion-yarn projects where you want silk shine, refined drape, and a polished high-end finish.

The silk adds elegant natural luminosity and fluid drape, while the cotton keeps the fabric breathable, lightweight, and comfortable. The result is refined luxury fabric with soft glow, graceful movement, and sophisticated texture without heaviness.

This yarn is not intended for comfortable single-strand hand knitting. It performs best held together in 6–8 strands or more, combined with other yarns, or used for weaving and machine knitting.

▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Filati Biagioli Modesto, Italy
• Article: GLAM 24
• Fiber Content: 70% Cotton, 30% Pure Silk
• Yarn Weight: Lace / Extra-Fine
• Yardage: approx. 3500 meters / 3827 yards per 100 g (3.52 oz)
• Texture: Ultra-fine smooth lace yarn with elegant natural silk sheen, fluid drape, breathable softness, and refined polished finish
• Format: Cones ONLY (to preserve the smooth structure, elegant sheen, and integrity of this ultra-fine luxury cotton silk yarn)
• Origin: Made in Italy

⌁ Texture & Feel
• Extremely soft and lightweight
• Elegant natural silk sheen
• Smooth refined texture
• Breathable and comfortable
• Fluid drape with graceful movement
• Luxurious polished finish
• Soft glow without metallic shine

⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special
Filati Biagioli Modesto is one of Italy’s most respected luxury textile producers, known worldwide for refined fibers and high-end fashion manufacturing.

GLAM 24 is an exceptionally fine cotton silk yarn designed for creating elegant lightweight fabrics with refined drape, softness, and luminosity. The silk reflects light naturally while the cotton keeps the yarn airy, wearable, and breathable.

Because of the extremely fine meterage, this yarn offers tremendous flexibility. You control the final fabric by adjusting strand count, allowing knitters and weavers to create custom textures, densities, and drape impossible to achieve with thicker yarns.

Luxury mills frequently use ultra-fine yarns because multiple fine strands create more refined, elegant, lightweight fabric with less bulk than thicker yarn constructions.

✧ Fiber Profile
• Cotton: breathable, soft, lightweight, comfortable
• Pure Silk: luminous sheen, elegant drape, luxury finish
• Creates lightweight breathable fabric
• Softens beautifully after washing
• Adds fluidity and refined texture

➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage
This is an extra-fine lace yarn and is not suitable for comfortable single-strand hand knitting.

Recommended usage:
• Held together in 6–8 strands or more
• Combined with other yarns
• Machine knitting
• Weaving
• Embroidery and decorative textile work
• Luxury companion yarn applications

This yarn performs especially beautifully in luxury summer garments, layering pieces, elegant shawls, breathable sweaters, and refined woven fabrics.

➤ What This Yarn Does in Your Project
• Adds elegant silk glow
• Creates fluid drape and movement
• Makes fabric lighter with less bulk
• Improves softness and refinement
• Adds breathable lightweight structure
• Elevates simple yarn blends into couture-level fabric
• Creates sophisticated polished finish

⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage (Projects)
• Luxury companion yarn for blending
• Multi-strand sweaters and tops
• Lightweight shawls and wraps
• Machine knitting
• Fine weaving projects
• Embroidery and decorative textiles
• Couture-inspired garments
• Elegant summer knitwear
• Lightweight layering pieces

➤ Approximate Yarn Usage
• Sweater: ~300–700 g depending on strand count
• Top: ~200–500 g
• Shawl: ~150–400 g
• Companion yarn: depends on project
• Weaving: depends on structure

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
• Cashmere — ultra-soft luxury fabric
• Merino — elegant structure and softness
• Alpaca / Mohair — airy halo with silk glow
• Linen — refined breathable summer blends
• Cotton — lightweight elegant garments
• Silk blends — elevated drape and luminosity

✦ Recommended Needles / Hooks
• Recommended for multi-strand knitting
• Commonly used starting from 6–8 strands
• Needle size depends on strand count and desired fabric
• Excellent for machine knitting and weaving

⫯ Weaving Suitability
• Excellent for weaving
• Beautiful luminous finish in woven fabric
• Ideal for lightweight luxury textiles
• Creates elegant breathable structure
• Performs beautifully in refined summer fabrics

⟳ Care Instructions
• Hand wash recommended
• Lay flat to dry
• Do not tumble dry
• Gentle care preserves silk sheen and softness
• Fabric softens beautifully after washing