Description
Pellon 7020 Lutradur is a 70-gram spunbond polyester that behaves like a cross between fabric and paper. Mixed-media and art quilters use it because it absorbs paint and ink, can be heat-set up to 400°F, holds its shape, never frays or unravels, and can be melted, singed or cut with a heat tool for layered and antique effects. It is strong for its weight yet light and slightly translucent, and it works as a base for embellishment and embroidery.
It is sew-in, 100% polyester, and comes on a 20" x 10 yard bolt. The 70-gram weight is the lighter Lutradur, the one for layering, sheer effects and dimensional wall art; it is not a structural stabilizer. For body in bags and boxes, use Pellon 70 Peltex or Pellon 926 Extra-Firm instead.
Specifications
| Type | Non-woven spunbond polyester, sew-in (mixed-media substrate) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 70 gram |
| Fusible | No |
| Width x length | 20" x 10 yards |
| Color | White |
| Fiber content | 100% polyester |
| Best for | Mixed media, painting and inking, three-dimensional wall art, scrapbooking, bases for embellishment and embroidery |
| Notes | Absorbs paint and ink; heat-set up to 400°F; will not fray; can be melted, singed or cut with a heat tool |
| SKU | PDS-7020-2010BOLT |
Compare and choose
- What does "70 gram" mean, and is it the light or heavy Lutradur?
- The number is the weight in grams per square meter. Lutradur 70 is the lighter, more translucent version used for layering, painting and heat-distressed effects. Pellon also makes a heavier 100-gram Lutradur with more body, which we do not currently stock.
- Lutradur vs Peltex: which do I want?
- They are different tools. Peltex 70 is a thick, rigid stabilizer for boxes and bag bases. Lutradur is thin, paintable and translucent, made to be colored, stitched, layered and heat-distressed as the visible surface of an art piece. Use Peltex for structure and Lutradur for surface design. Pellon 70 Peltex Ultra-Firm 20" bolt
- Can I paint, ink and print on it?
- Yes. Lutradur absorbs both paint and ink, and color can be heat-set up to 400°F. Acrylics, inks and fabric paints are the usual choices; test a scrap first, since the open structure takes color differently from cotton.
- Can I use a heat tool on it?
- Yes. Lutradur melts, singes and can be cut with a heat tool, which is how artists create lacy, antique and burned-edge effects. Work in a ventilated space, keep the tool moving, and protect the surface underneath.
- Will it fray or shrink, and can I sew through it?
- It never frays or unravels, so cut edges can be left raw. It sews easily by hand or machine and takes embroidery and embellishment as a base layer. Avoid pressing it at high heat without a cloth, since it is a polyester that can be softened by the iron.
