Cotton BORA BORA - MONDIAL

BORA BORA Mondial Cotton – Printed Cotton Bamboo Yarn 100g 280m

70% Egyptian Cotton – 30% Bamboo | 100g – 280m | Fresh and bright summer garments

📋 Main features

• Composition70% Egyptian Cotton – 30% Bamboo
• Skein weight100 g
• Length280 metres
• Recommended needles3.5 – 4.5 mm
• Recommended crochet hook3 – 3.5 mm
• WashingMachine wash max 30°C
• Ideal forFresh and bright summer garments
• Approximate yieldChildren's sweater 300-400g, size 42 400-500g

🧵 The yarn

BORA BORA Mondial Cotton is a summer yarn that combines the freshness of Egyptian cotton with the silky softness of bamboo. Designed for those seeking a natural yarn with a unique texture, it stands out for its 12 printed colours in warm, spicy and sunny tones that create a soft multicoloured effect during working. The combination of natural fibres ensures breathability and comfort even on the hottest days.

Each 100-gram skein offers a generous 280 metres of yarn, allowing you to plan your summer projects with precision. It is easy to work with both knitting needles from 3.5 to 4.5 mm and crochet hooks from 3 to 3.5 mm, making it manageable for both beginners and experienced crafters. The simple, linear twisted yarn flows smoothly through the fingers, making every working session enjoyable.

🧬 Technical composition: why it works

Egyptian cotton, which makes up 70% of the composition, is a fine fibre known for its strength, long fibres and moisture-absorbing capacity. This means that garments made with BORA BORA stay fresh even when it is hot, absorbing sweat and allowing the skin to breathe. The long fibres of Egyptian cotton also ensure greater resistance to wear compared to standard cottons, making your projects last over time.

Bamboo, present at 30%, adds exceptional silky softness and a natural sheen that gives garments an elegant and bright appearance. Bamboo fibre is naturally antibacterial and thermoregulating: it keeps you cool in summer and comfortable during the transitional seasons. This combination creates a perfect balance between the structure of cotton and the delicacy of bamboo, resulting in a yarn that combines practicality and refinement.

📦 Skein format and yield

Each skein weighs 100 grams and offers 280 metres of yarn, a very generous yield for a bamboo-blend cotton. With a single skein you can make small accessories such as bags, clutches or headbands. For more structured projects, keep in mind that you need approximately 300-400 grams for a child's sweater knitted with plain needles, 400-500 grams for a size 42 and 500-600 grams for a size 48.

When planning a project that requires multiple skeins, we recommend purchasing the entire required quantity at once. The printed colours may vary slightly between different production batches, and having skeins from the same dye lot guarantees colour uniformity in the finished garment. Always keep the batch label for any future purchases.

🧶 Recommended working

For knitting, Mondial recommends sizes from 3.5 to 4.5 mm. This range allows you to choose the final texture of the fabric: 3.5 mm needles create a more compact and structured fabric, ideal for garments that need to hold their shape such as cardigans or sweaters. 4 or 4.5 mm needles produce a softer and more draped fabric, perfect for lightweight summer tops and airy shawls. The choice depends on the project and the effect you wish to achieve.

For crochet, the recommended sizes are 3 – 3.5 mm. The yarn is perfect for openwork and lace stitches, which enhance the natural sheen of bamboo and create elegant plays of light. It is particularly suitable for summer bags, lightweight wraps and decorative accessories. The twisted yarn flows smoothly through the crochet hook without fraying, making working enjoyable even for complex projects.

✨ Why choose BORA BORA Cotton

If you have already worked with 100% pure summer cottons, you know that they can sometimes feel a little stiff or rough to the touch. BORA BORA solves this problem thanks to the presence of bamboo, which provides superior silky softness while maintaining the freshness typical of cotton. The result is a garment that is not only pleasant to wear, but also to work with: the yarn flows smoothly without tiring the hands during long sessions.

The 12 printed colours create a soft multicoloured effect that develops naturally during working, without the need to change skeins or use intarsia. This means that even a simple stitch such as stockinette or garter stitch produces a visually interesting result, perfect for those who want striking garments without complex techniques. The palette of warm and sunny tones is designed for the summer and spring seasons, with shades ranging from coral to mustard, from pearl grey to fuchsia.

🎨 What you can make

BORA BORA is the ideal yarn for summer tops, tank tops and t-shirts worked both with knitting needles and crochet hooks. Its breathability and softness also make it perfect for children's garments such as dresses, lightweight blankets and spring cardigans. Thanks to the natural sheen of bamboo, it is particularly suitable for evening shawls and stoles or beach wraps, which take on an elegant and bright appearance.

👩‍🎨 Who it is suitable for

BORA BORA is an easy-to-work-with yarn, suitable for both those who are approaching summer yarns for the first time and experienced crafters. The simple, linear twisted yarn does not fray, the stitches are clearly visible and the yarn flows smoothly without creating knots. Even those with little experience can achieve satisfying results, while more experienced crafters will appreciate its versatility in openwork techniques and complex stitches.

It is typically purchased by crafters looking for a quality natural yarn for summer projects, artisans who make garments to order for the warmer season, and those who wish to create fresh and refined handmade gifts. The combination of fine fibres and modern printed colours makes it appreciated even by those who sell their creations, because the final result always has a professional and polished appearance.

🧼 Care and maintenance

• WashingMachine wash max 30°C
• BleachingDo not bleach
• SpinningGentle spin
• DryingLay flat to dry; do not tumble dry
• IroningIron at max 110°C, preferably on the reverse side
• StorageStore in a cool, dry place away from direct light

📌 Important note

📊 Technical data summary