Fabric properties are the characteristics of a specific fabric. Properties of woven fabrics are very different to properties of knitted fabrics. Build up your knowledge of these properties, to ensure that you always choose the right textile for your project.
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- Soft Fashion Jersey
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- Paris Chiffon
- Volando Voile
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- Organza
- Wool Silk Fabric
- Lucent Satin
- 100% Silk Crepe de Chine fabric
- Crystal Voile Cotton Silk
- Peached Poly Sheeting
- Linden Waterproof
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- Breathable Waterproof
- Gaia Eco Woven
- Nautica Peached Splash Proof
- Ripstop
- Taffeta
- Vintage Fade Polycotton
- Poly Georgette
- Dorchester Linen Look
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- Cotton Calico
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- Silk Georgette
- Silk Twill
- Cottage Cotton Slub
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Design Your Own
- Quilted Jersey Stretch
- Slinky Lycra Matte
- Lycra Matt
- Lycra Heavy Matt
- Lycra Soft Sheen
- Flex Sport Lycra
- Florence Power Net
- Speaker Grille Cloth
- Airflow Light Sport
- Crushed Velour
- Scuba
- Neoprene
- Polar Fleece
- Scuba Crepe
- Heavy Brushed Sweat Jersey
- Lifestyle Recycled Poly Jersey
- Tencel Cotton Jersey
- Chain Jersey
- Crepe Stretch
- Loose Knit Jersey
- Slub Jersey
- Ponte Jersey
- Solange Silky Jersey
- Rox Sports Jersey
- Soft Fashion Jersey
- Olympic Sports Jersey
- Soft Velvet
- Marbled Velvet
- Cotton Drill
- Wool Silk
- Chenille
- Tencel Cotton Jersey
- Lifestyle Recycled Poly Jersey 160gsm
- Silk Twill
- Tender Terry Towelling
- Suede Vision
- Mulmul Soft Muslin
- Softshell Jersey
- Peached Poly Sheeting
- Plush Velvet
- Velvet Fever Poly Satin
- Furnishing Velour
- Soft Fashion Jersey
- Summer Breeze Viscose
- Crushed Velour
- Bounce Cotton Jersey
- Supima Cotton Candy Jersey
- Silhouette Cotton Sateen
- Polar Fleece
- Heavy Brushed Sweat Jersey
- Quilted Jersey Stretch
- Gaia Eco Woven
- Chain Jersey
- Bamboo Fabric
- Velvet Shimmer
- Poly Felt 1mm
- Poly Felt 3mm
- Slub Jersey
- Paris Chiffon
- Volando Voile
- Silk Impression
- Organza
- Lucent Satin
- Wool Silk Fabric
- 100% Silk Crepe de Chine fabric
- Crystal Voile Cotton Silk
- Peached Poly Sheeting
- Linden Waterproof
- Ella Waterproof
- Breathable Waterproof
- Gaia Eco Woven
- Nautica Peached Splash Proof
- Ripstop
- Taffeta
- Vintage Fade Polycotton
- Poly Georgette
- Dorchester Linen Look
- Florence Net
- Pima Lawn 100% Cotton
- Cotton Calico
- Cotton Satin
- Silk Twill
- Silk Georgette
- Cottage Cotton Slub
Most fabrics fall into 2 categories, when it comes to their construction properties; woven and knitted. A textile’s specific properties and appearance are affected by not only what type of yarn was used to make it, but how it was constructed. Properties of woven fabrics differ greatly to properties of knitted fabrics. Where one is made up of woven wefts and warps, the other is made by looping them. This difference in construction gives both fabric types completely different characteristics.
Properties of natural fabrics make them a popular choice for many DIYers, whether it is for making clothing, furnishings, accessories, upholstery or anything else. Their natural beauty, sustainable background and durability lends themselves to a wide range of varied projects.