Fabric Bases
Athletic Knit
300 GSM – 95% Polyester 5% Spandex
Athletic knits are specifically designed to wick away moisture and keep you dry and comfortable during exercise. With excellent 4-way stretch and recovery athletic knits are well suited for fitted garments that move with your body. Great for leggings, t-shirts, sports bras, and most other athletic wear and clothing articles.
Bamboo Lycra
240 GSM – 95% Bamboo 5% Spandex
Bamboo is the stuff that dreams are made of. It’s luxuriously soft and silky to the touch, almost delicate. Yet it is an extremely resilient and durable material. It is naturally bacteria and odor resistant and a great choice for people with sensitive skin, especially eczema and allergies sufferers. The elastane ensures comfort and gives the fabric a nice stretch with great recovery. As a natural fiber, bamboo knits are absorbent (more than cotton actually), moisture wicking and breathable. It is also a 100% biodegradable material.
Bamboo is ideal for sewing simple dresses, blouses, skirts and tunics, t-shirts, tanks, leggings. It is also great for childrenswear, sportswear, casual- and loungewear.
Bamboo French Terry
300 GSM – 95% Bamboo 5% Spandex
Bamboo French Terry feels sturdy and yet exquisitely soft. One side is a flat knit and the other side is a smooth knit. It is perfect for yoga pants, cloth diapers, child's pants, shorts, hoodies, work-out clothing or a light summer robe.
Bamboo Rib Knit
220 GSM – 95% Bamboo 5% Spandex
Bamboo Rib Knit is naturally soft with a beautifully fluid drape. This fabric has a good measure of stretch and recovery for comfort and longevity. This buttery rib knit is ideal for fitted tops and dresses and the medium weight means it is opaque and versatile for all seasons.
Boardshort
145 GSM – 100% Polyester
Boardshort fabric is not water proof, but rather water resistant. This means it will act more like a windbreaker than a waterproof rain jacket. Most often used to make lightweight jackets, shorts and swim trunks.
Boardshort Stretch
140 GSM – 95% Polyester 5% Spandex
Same as our boardshort fabric with a little spandex added for slight stretch.
Bullet
230 GSM – 95% Cotton 5% Spandex
Bullet knits have a crepe face texture, soft hand, 4 way stretch and beautiful drape. Great for bows, headbands, dresses, skirts, tops and lightweight jackets.
Cotton Canvas
260 GSM – 100% Cotton
Cotton Canvas is a very stronf and durable material. Great when used for bags, art, and linings.
Cotton Lycra
220 GSM – 95% Cotton 5% Spandex
Cotton Lycra is the most popular type of knit we sell. It has 4-way stretch and a soft hand making it a comfortable and versatile fabric. The edges will curl towards the right side of the fabric when cut and stretched. Used mostly for leggings, tees, dresses, undergarments, pajamas, hoodies, etc.
Cotton Poplin Woven
145 GSM – 100% Cotton
Cotton Poplin is a plain weave fabric with very fine horizontal “ribs” that results in a strong, crisp fabric with a silky, lustrous surface. It is commonly used in men's and women's shirts, women's dresses, and items like sportswear and raincoat linings.
Double Brushed Poly
230 GSM – 95% Polyester 5% Spandex
DBP has got to be one of the most versatile fabrics out there. it is super soft and stretchy. Use it to make leggings, dresses, tops, scarves, headbands, loungewear, pajamas, underwear, plus blankets, soft toys, pillows.... the sky's the limit!
Double Gauze/Muslin
110 GSM – 100% Cotton
Muslin is a very soft and breathable sheer fabric. Muslin can be used for clothing, upholstery, curtains and sewing patterns. It can also be used as the backing or lining for quilts. Muslin is (and was from its existence) used for making test garments before more expensive fabric is used.
Double Sided Minky
280 GSM – 95% Polyester 5% Spandex
Minky has an ultra-soft and cuddly surface with slight 2-way stretch. Uses are often for blankets, apparel, baby products, etc
Faux Leather
.7mm-1mm
Faux Leather is such a versatile and hardwearing fabric to use for crafts. It holds up to continued use, keeps its shape, and looks great too. Used most often for bags, wallets, jewelry, dice trays, headbands, bows, notebook covers, coasters, and more.
Faux Leather Textures
French Terry
280 GSM – 95% Cotton 5% Spandex
French Terry has a smooth surface on the right side of fabric and loops on the wrong side of the fabric. Great for sewing pullovers, pants, beanies, dresses, cardigans, etc.
Holographic Faux Leather
.8mm
Super smooth glossy surface make it easy to clean. Suitable for crafting covers, album covers, purses, bags, belts, wallets, shoes, hats, Halloween costumes, etc.
Mesh
100 GSM – 92% Polyester 8% Spandex
Mesh is a very soft, stretchy, and breathable material. Great to use making totes, beach bags, toiletry bags, shorts, leggings, scrunchies, workout clothes, etc.
Rib Knit
210 GSM – 95% Cotton 5% Spandex
Rib Knit has textured vertical stripes and is commonly used for the neckbands and cuffs on garments. This soft and stretchy knit can also be used for bows, pajamas, tops and dresses, etc.
Satin
110 GSM – 100% Polyester
Satin is a very soft flowy fabric great for making blouses and floaty tops, loose fitting pants, garments with gathers or ruffles, etc.
Scuba
240 GSM – UPF 50 – 95% Nylon 5% Spandex
Scuba modeled after neoprene fabric, but scuba fabric is not used to make wetsuits for scuba divers. Instead, it is mostly used to make dancewear, skirts, and dresses.
Smooth Glitter Vinyl
.8mm
Super smooth glossy surface make it easy to clean. Suitable for crafting covers, album covers, purses, bags, belts, wallets, shoes, hats, Halloween costumes, etc.
Smooth Holographic Glitter Vinyl
.7mm
Super smooth glossy surface make it easy to clean. Suitable for crafting covers, album covers, purses, bags, belts, wallets, shoes, hats, Halloween costumes, etc.
Swim
220 GSM – UV 50 – 95% Nylon 5% Spandex
Swim has a smooth, cool hand and is the perfect choice for fitted swimwear.Our swim fabric is also rated UV 50+ for optimal sun protection. Used to make womens and girls swimwear, rash guards, fitted boys and mens swim trunks (jammers), dance, gymnastics, etc.
Transparent Vinyl
.5mm (20 gauge)
Clear vinyl is a durable material that can withstand very hot and cold temperatures. Clear vinyl also provides some UV protection and is non-yellowing. Use it to make storm windows, in tents and canopies, or to enclose and insulate screen porches, patios, greenhouses, and chicken coops. Sew vinyl to create pockets in suitcases and garment bags or in theater productions where a strong and clear material is needed. This versatile plastic is ideal for everyday household use and is a practical choice for all sorts of projects.
Twill
150 GSM – 100% Cotton
Twill's durability and high thread count of twill fabric mean it is a popular choice for clothing that needs to last. This lightweight fabric is often used in jacket linings and ties.
Velvet
250 GSM – 220 GSM – 95% Polyester 5% Spandex
Turn heads in beautiful stretch velvet fabric! Stretch velvet has a soft hand and knit backing. Soft to the touch. 4 way stretch. Great for dresses, tops, leggings, etc.
Waffle
250 GSM – 95% Cotton 5% Spandex
Waffle has a grid texture that helps retain warmth and wicks away moisture. Makes great tops, pajamas, beanies, etc.
Waterproof Canvas
260 GSM – 100% Polyester
Polyester canvas with a waxed treatment. Great for snack bags, gym bag linings, and more.
Waterproof Cotton Canvas
230 GSM – 100% Waterproof Treated Cotton
All soft cotton, no waxed backing. Great for totes, upholstery, outdoor cushions, etc.
Waterproof PUL
190 GSM – 100% Polyester
Soft brushed polyester with waxed backing. Makes perfect raincoats, makeup case, nail polish station, picnic blanket, reusable pads & pouches, cloth diapers, etc.