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Fabric material can change the look of a room, an outfit, a look, and just about anything else. When choosing fabric material online, you can select the perfect textile for your end use, whatever if may be.

Upholstery Fabric

32 Products

Selection of natural and synthetic fabrics perfect for upholstery, including velvets, cottons & waterproofs.

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Curtain Fabric

23 Products

Wide range of fabrics perfect for making your own curtains. Includes 100% natural fabrics, fire rated fabrics & more.

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Quilt Fabric

19 Products

Fabrics ideal for decorative and functions quilts. Includes cottons, velvets, linens, silks etc in different weaves.

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Cushion Fabric

18 Products

Huge range of cushion fabrics including canvas, marbled velvet and more. Handmade to order in the UK.

Outdoor Fabric

17 Products

Selection of treated fabrics designed to withstand the elements. Stylish & functional. Suitable for the garden, camping, clothing.

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Dress Fabric

29 Products

Large selection of dressmaking fabrics, perfect for home DIY fashion projects. Cottons, silks, polys, jerseys and more.

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Suit Fabric

14 Products

A selection of natural and synthetic suit fabrics, suitable for all occasions and times of the year.

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Coat Fabric

18 Products

Coat fabrics for designing, printing and creating your own coats. A range of materials printed to order in the UK.

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Lining Fabric

11 Products

Explore a huge range of fabrics to find the best type of lining material for your project.

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Shirting Fabric

12 Products

Discover the range of shirting fabrics that are perfect for making your own shirts, blouses and dresses.

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T-Shirt Fabric

11 Products

Browse through our range of t-shirt fabrics, specially designed to make everything from casual vests to smarter polo t-shirts.

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Bridal Fabric

12 Products

Make your wedding day even more special, with custom printed bridal fabrics. A wide range of beautiful feminine textiles.

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Trouser Fabric

33 Products

Browse a range of trouser fabrics to create that perfect garment. Made to order in the UK with next day delivery available.

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Ticking Fabric

19 Products

Explore our range of ticking fabrics, perfect for adding a stylish touch to your home. Custom printed to order in the UK.

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Lingerie Fabric

14 Products

Discover the range of fabrics perfect for making lingerie, underwear and nightwear. From laces to satins, your custom lingerie starts here.

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Sports Fabric

16 Products

A big range of suitable fabrics for sports wear. You can create your very own gym outfit, custom printed with the design you like.

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Cosplay Fabric

31 Products

Stretchy scubas & Lycras to chiffons & transfer paper for embellishments, these fabrics are perfect for DIY cosplay outfits.

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Furniture Fabric

30 Products

Explore our range of furniture fabric to create stylish, comfortable and high-quality upholstery for your home. Made in the UK.

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Craft Fabric

37 Products

Create amazing DIY projects with our custom printed craft fabrics. Discover the fabrics & how they can work for you.

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Tricot Fabric

4 Products

Browse our selection of tricot fabrics. Ranging from light to heavyweight fabrics, this textiles are suitable for a host of uses.

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Tracksuit Fabric

10 Products

Wide range of tracksuit and lining fabrics, perfect for making your own leisurewear, sports gear and customised linings.

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Free Fabric Scraps

Get your free bag of fabric remnants. Have them delivered for a small charge.

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Gift Voucher

Choose a gift voucher to be sent physically or immediately via email. Choose from four themes.

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There are so many names of fabric, that it can be hard to keep track of what they all do and what they are all used for. Because fabric material comes in several constructions, fibres, weights and handles, it is important to understand what their usages are.

Uses for fabric can include upholstery, curtains, quilts, dress as well as apparel, outdoor needs and soft furnishings to name a few. Fabrics are derived from natural or synthetic sources and can even be blended to boast the best benefits of the two. As the uses of fabric vary, it is good to know that there are fabric materials to keep up with them.

End uses, such as upholstery, curtains and furnishings, require fabric which is strong, easy to clean and comfortable. You could also opt for a luxurious fabric, such as silk, if aesthetic was more important that durability. For fabric for outdoor use, consider a water resistant, or repellent material, which will look great and stay protected from the elements. For dress and apparel making, jersey fabric, comfortable knits and stylish woven fabrics are always in vogue.

Fabric Material

Rated 5/5 based on 4 customer reviews

beautiful product 120cm sq gaming mat with logo, beautifully produced. Shipped out quicker than I was expecting, and well packaged to prevent damage. For the money it would have been nice to come in a protective polythene tube for keeping clean tho etc...

Paul D
21/02/2020
Contrado did me proud! I have ordered fabric twice from Contrado and I have been very impressed. The colours were very vibrant and true to the original design and the fabrics good quality. The ordering process was easy and speed of delivery good. It was exciting and delightful to open the parcel - no disappointment at all!

Jenny S
23/05/2019

6 TIME RETURNING CUSTOMER
Amazing quality and prompt I ordered 5 different A4 fabric samples, with 3 different prints. Very pleased with the delivery time as it only took about 3 days from ordering to be in my postbox. Excellent quality of the products and exactly what I needed as a Fashion Design student. Pleased with the price as well, very affordable for a student and perfect samples for the purpose.

Emma S
19/05/2019

7 TIME RETURNING CUSTOMER
Great service The fabric packs are very good quality for money. The range really helped me to decide how to move forward with my fabric printing ideas.

Sarah S
18/05/2019

12 TIME RETURNING CUSTOMER