PRODUCT SHEET: Ribbon 80% Viscose, 20% Metallic Fiber (Lurex) | Format: Cone | Weight: 250 grams | Length: 500 meters | Recommended needles: 6-8 mm | Recommended crochet hook: 5-7 mm | Structure: flat with integrated luminous inserts

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: What are you really buying?

KingLux is born from the meeting of viscose’s natural fluidity and lurex’s timeless allure. Understanding its composition, yield and behavior while working helps you make the most of every meter on this 500-meter cone.

1. Composition and yarn quality: viscose and lurex side by side

KingLux is made of 80% viscose and 20% metallic lurex fiber, a percentage designed to achieve the best balance between softness and shine. Viscose, a cellulosic fiber, gives the yarn fluidity, a cool touch and beautiful drape, making it especially suitable for garments worn close to the skin. The metallic lurex fiber is not a superficial or added element, but integrated into the ribbon structure itself, meaning the shimmer is even, long-lasting and harmoniously distributed across the entire worked surface.

This combination gives KingLux a dual personality: comfortable like a viscose garment, striking like a haute-couture lurex fabric. The ribbon’s flat structure amplifies the luminous effect, catching and reflecting light differently depending on the angle, for a dynamic look that never feels ordinary.

2. Recommended needles and crochet hook: how to enhance lurex ribbon

KingLux’s flat ribbon structure calls for suitable tools to bring out its full potential. With 6-8 mm knitting needles, you’ll get open, airy stitches—ideal for vests, soft tops and shoulder pieces with a beautiful drape. With a 5-7 mm crochet hook, you can create geometric openwork, structured textures and defined volumes that highlight the lurex shine.

A few practical tips to work best with ribbon:

• Keep the ribbon flat while working, avoiding twists that could compromise the final visual effect.
• Choose simple stitches such as garter stitch on needles or slip stitch with crochet to showcase the yarn’s natural shine.
• Use rounded-tip needles or hooks to glide through the ribbon structure smoothly without breaking the metallic fiber.
• For openwork and textured stitches, start with slightly looser tension than usual so the ribbon can relax evenly.

3. Yield and meterage: what to expect from a 500-meter cone

The 250-gram, 500-meter KingLux cone offers generous meterage, designed to let you complete full projects without interruptions. With 500 meters of lurex ribbon on a single cone, you avoid knots and joins mid-project—especially important with such a shimmery yarn, where any irregularity would be visually noticeable.

Yield in terms of worked surface depends on size, tools and stitch pattern, but the generous meterage ensures great creative flexibility. It’s important to know Tessiland is the only e-commerce to show the dye lot/batch number directly on the product page: this means you can buy multiple cones from the same color lot, ensuring perfect color consistency without tone differences from one ball to another. If a batch has limited availability, the Tessiland support team—real people, not bots—can help you find the best solution for your project.

4. Recommended projects: from glam garments to evening accessories

KingLux is a versatile yarn suited to a wide range of projects, all sharing one key element: the desire to bring light into a handmade creation. The most loved uses in the Tessiland community include:

• Summerand special-occasion wear: openwork vests, shimmery tops, soft knits, shrugs, lightweight cardigans, kimonos and evening dresses.
• Glam accessories: evening bags, pouches, clutches, crochet straps and belts, where sparkle becomes the detail that makes the difference.
• Decorative inserts: bands, cuffs, trims and appliqués on existing garments for an instant style update.
• Layering pieces: thanks to viscose’s lightness, KingLux is comfortable over monochrome looks and can completely transform their visual impact.

Its luminous structure is especially effective with stitches that create openings and plays of transparency, where light can pass through the fabric and amplify the metallic effect.

5. Colorfastness and lurex performance over time

The metallic fiber integrated into KingLux is designed to maintain its shine over time, provided the finished piece is cared for properly. Unlike some lower-quality lurex that can oxidize or lose sparkle after the first washes, KingLux’s metallic fiber is structurally integrated into the ribbon rather than applied on the surface, ensuring greater durability.

The colorfastness of the viscose component is excellent, with deep, even dyes that resist fading when care instructions are followed. However, it’s important to avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight during drying, which over time could affect both the shade and the lurex shine. For those wanting multiple cones in the same color, remember the exclusive value of Tessiland’s transparent dye lot information, which removes the risk of shade differences between lots.

Care: How to keep your pieces beautiful over time

Caring for a KingLux piece requires attention to the metallic fiber: by following a few simple rules, the lurex shine will stay intact wash after wash, preserving the beauty of your creation over time.

• Hand wash preferred: for the first washes and for more delicate pieces, choose hand washing in lukewarm water with a mild detergent, so stitches can settle and the piece keeps its best shape.
• Machine wash only on delicate: if needed, machine wash at max 30°C on a delicate cycle, low spin, and use a laundry bag to protect the ribbon.
• No bleach: strictly avoid any whitening products, which would damage both viscose and metallic fiber.
• Dry flat: lay the item flat on an absorbent surface away from heat sources and direct sunlight to preserve structure and shine.
• No tumble dryer: dryer heat is not compatible with metallic fiber and could permanently distort the ribbon structure.
• Iron with care: if necessary, iron at low temperature with a protective cloth between the iron and the item, never applying steam directly to the metallic fiber.
• Storage: store finished pieces folded in a cotton bag or tissue paper, avoiding hangers that could deform the ribbon structure over time.

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