Beam is Gist’s go-to, do-everything cotton: soft enough for daily linens and sturdy enough to last. Its bright, cheerful colors shine in towels, napkins, placemats, table runners, throws, and baby blankets.

• Beginner friendly: behaves beautifully on rigid heddle looms.
• Designer friendly: excellent for twills and color work on multi-shaft looms.
• Comfort + durability: a smooth hand with reliable strength for hard-wearing cloth.

Specs

• Fiber: 100% organic cotton (size 3/2)
• Put-up: 8 oz cone (≈ 227 g)
• Length: 630 yd (≈ 576 m) per cone
• Yards per pound: 1,260 yd/lb
• Suggested EPI: 10–16
• Care: machine wash & dry
• Made in: India

Sett guidance

• Rigid heddle: 10 dent for a softer hand; 12–12.5 dent for a firmer cloth.
• Multi-shaft: 12–14 EPI for plain weave; 14–16 EPI for twill, depending on desired hand.

Project ideas

Absorbent towels, easy-care table linens, cozy throws and durable baby blankets.