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    Old 01-19-2013, 02:57 PM
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    What's the difference between Kona Cotton Black and Kona Premium Cotton Jet Black? On fabric.com they are listed as the same weight/oz, but the price is different.
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    Old 01-19-2013, 03:05 PM
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    Hmm ... don't know. I know I've purchased regular Kona Black and it's lovely fabric. Nice hand, very little bleed. So if that one was cheaper buy it
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    Curious about the answer to this also. Could you ask fabric.com and see what they say?
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    Old 01-19-2013, 03:13 PM
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    Originally Posted by wraez
    Curious about the answer to this also. Could you ask fabric.com and see what they say?
    OK. I submitted my question to fabric.com and will post their response here. Good idea!
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    Old 01-19-2013, 03:22 PM
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    If I remember correctly, the Jet Black is a richer, deeper black.
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    Old 01-19-2013, 03:42 PM
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    I like Michael Miller's Jet Black much better than Kona black.
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    Originally Posted by Prism99
    I like Michael Miller's Jet Black much better than Kona black.
    I think it's better too!
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    Old 01-19-2013, 03:53 PM
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    Make sure they are the same width - I've noticed a difference in width when there was a difference in price. If that's not it, it may be the thread count is higher on the more expensive one.
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    Old 01-19-2013, 04:26 PM
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    Premium is the same width and the same weight, but I've heard it's a tighter weave than regular Kona Solids. I find no such claim on the Kaufman website, but retail shops are saying that's the case. Regular Kona is a 60 thread broadcloth. The Premium only comes in Jet Black and Ultra White.
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    It's my understanding that the jet black is double dyed. I was told this by the saleslady at Yoders in Shipshawana. I paid a little more for the jet black. It is beautiful fabric.
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