Fabric Bases
FABRIC BASES
COTTON WOVEN: 100% cotton in a medium twill poplin. Weight is 135gsm, width is approx 148cm. Suitable for most projects for woven fabric, such as quilting, shirts and dresses etc.
COTTON LYCRA KNIT: 95% cotton, 5% spandex. Weight ranges from 200 to 240gsm, width approx. 148cm. Suitable for t shirts, leggings, baby garments, yoga wear etc.
COTTON CANVAS: 100% cotton. Weight is 250gsm, width approx. 148cm. Heavier than the woven or knit, this is suitable for tea towels, placemats, bags, shorts and trousers, jackets and cushions.
DOUBLE BRUSHED POLY: 96% polyester, 4% spandex. Weight is 210gsm, width approx. 148cm. Super soft and stretchy. Softer than the cotton lycra knit. Perfect for leggings and winter pyjamas. Great for any garments next to the skin.
SWIM: (seasonal) 88% polyester, 12% spandex. Weight is 200-220gsm, width approx. 148cm. SPF50.
RAYON: 100% rayon poplin. Weight is 125gsm, width approx 148cm. Perfect for summer dresses, light blouses, summer shirts and resort-wear.
COTTON FRENCH TERRY: (seasonal) 95% cotton, 5% spandex. Weight is 280-300gsm, width approx. 148cm. This is sweatshirt material, with small loops on the unprinted side of the fabric.
LINEN COTTON BLEND: (seasonal) 52% linen, 48% cotton. Weight is 135gsm, width approx. 135-137cm. This is a lightweight woven linen blend with a moderate drape. It is suitable for clothing, light outerwear and soft furnishings such as tableware.
BAMBOO FRENCH TERRY: 95% bamboo 5% spandex. Weight is 280gsm, width approx 145cm. This has a softer and more silky texture compared to CFT, and feels more luxurious. Drapes beautifully.
PUL: 100%polyester. Weight is 160gsm, width 150cm. PUL or Polyurethane Laminate is a type of laminated fabric. PUL is waterproof, and is ideal for the outside of cloth diapers, diaper covers, cloth pads, and sandwich bags. It is a soft fabric (not stiff or crackly) with a little stretch.
ATHLETIC KNIT: 95% Polyester and 5% Spandex. Weight 300 gsm, width approx 148cm. Perfect for sportswear and active wear, very stretchy, easy wash and quick drying.
VINYL: 70% PVC and 30% Polyester. Weight 500gsm, width approx 140cm. This fabric is perfect for accessories such as wallets, bags, pouches and bookcovers. The backing has a fine nap even with a thickness of 1mm, is easy to handle and sew on domestic machines.
All our fabrics are OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified free from harmful substances.