The iconic 80's Aqua blue and Black yarn-dye stripes -- the stripes are a hair under 3/8" wide. Use it for tops, dresses, or even lingerie or swimsuit coverups. It's *not* a swimsuit material. It's fine and drapey. You can use either side - the "wrong" side is a little darker and less shiny. The right side is lighter blue and has a little sheen. UOM: By the yard. Width / Size: 60" Color: Black and aqua blue.Weight:8.8 oz. per linear yard; about 5 oz. per square yard.Stretch:4-way Matte or Shiny: See comments above - depends on which side yo use. Sheerness: Is fine and somewhat sheer; not a mesh though. Content: Poly-Spandex Suggested Washing: Hand wash or machine wash gentle, tumble dry low, protect from snags. Please test before using.