Reference
Fabric & notion database
A sortable reference of the fabrics and notions used across the site: fibre, weight, weave, width, drape and care, with the tools and guides each one belongs to.
| Fabric | Type | Fibre | Weight | Width | Best for | Price | Compare | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton poplin | Woven | Cotton | 120 g/m2 | 150 cm | Shirts, dresses, lining | Low | ||
Weave & weightPlain, 120 g/m2, 150 cm wide. Drape & careModerate drape. Machine wash 40. | ||||||||
| Quilting cotton | Woven | Cotton | 145 g/m2 | 110 cm | Quilts, childrenswear, first garments | Low | ||
Weave & weightPlain, 145 g/m2, 110 cm wide. Drape & careFirm drape. Machine wash 40. | ||||||||
| Cotton twill | Woven | Cotton | 220 g/m2 | 150 cm | Trousers, workwear, jackets | Medium | ||
Weave & weightTwill, 220 g/m2, 150 cm wide. Drape & careFirm drape. Machine wash 40. | ||||||||
| Denim (12 oz) | Woven | Cotton | 400 g/m2 | 150 cm | Jeans, jackets, bags | Medium | ||
Weave & weightTwill, 400 g/m2, 150 cm wide. Drape & careStiff drape. Cold wash, inside out. | ||||||||
| Linen (medium) | Woven | Linen | 190 g/m2 | 150 cm | Dresses, trousers, summer wear | Medium | ||
Weave & weightPlain, slub, 190 g/m2, 150 cm wide. Drape & careFluid drape. Wash 40, press damp. | ||||||||
| Linen (heavy) | Woven | Linen | 260 g/m2 | 150 cm | Jackets, structured dresses | Medium | ||
Weave & weightPlain, 260 g/m2, 150 cm wide. Drape & careFirm drape. Wash 40, press damp. | ||||||||
| Wool melton | Woven | Wool | 450 g/m2 | 150 cm | Coats, capes, heavy jackets | High | ||
Weave & weightMelton, 450 g/m2, 150 cm wide. Drape & careStiff drape. Dry clean. | ||||||||
| Wool worsted | Woven | Wool | 280 g/m2 | 150 cm | Suits, tailored jackets, trousers | High | ||
Weave & weightTwill, 280 g/m2, 150 cm wide. Drape & careModerate drape. Dry clean. | ||||||||
| Wool flannel | Woven | Wool | 240 g/m2 | 150 cm | Skirts, trousers, soft jackets | High | ||
Weave & weightNapped twill, 240 g/m2, 150 cm wide. Drape & careSoft drape. Dry clean. | ||||||||
| Silk charmeuse | Woven | Silk | 90 g/m2 | 114 cm | Blouses, dresses, lining | High | ||
Weave & weightSatin, 90 g/m2, 114 cm wide. Drape & careFluid drape. Hand wash or dry clean. | ||||||||
| Silk habotai | Woven | Silk | 60 g/m2 | 114 cm | Lining, scarves, pressing cloth | Medium | ||
Weave & weightPlain, 60 g/m2, 114 cm wide. Drape & careVery fluid drape. Hand wash. | ||||||||
| Cotton jersey | Knit | Cotton | 180 g/m2 | 150 cm | T-shirts, dresses, leggings | Low | ||
Weave & weightSingle knit, 180 g/m2, 150 cm wide. Drape & careFluid drape. Machine wash 30. | ||||||||
| French terry | Knit | Cotton | 260 g/m2 | 150 cm | Sweatshirts, hoodies | Medium | ||
Weave & weightLoop knit, 260 g/m2, 150 cm wide. Drape & careModerate drape. Machine wash 30. | ||||||||
| Ponte di Roma | Knit | Polyester blend | 280 g/m2 | 150 cm | Structured dresses, trousers | Medium | ||
Weave & weightDouble knit, 280 g/m2, 150 cm wide. Drape & careFirm drape. Machine wash 30. | ||||||||
| Fusible interfacing | Non-woven | Polyester | 30 - 80 g/m2 | 90 cm | Collars, cuffs, waistbands | Low | ||
Weave & weightNon-woven, 30 - 80 g/m2, 90 cm wide. Drape & careFirm drape. Do not wash hot. | ||||||||
| Sew-in interfacing | Woven | Cotton | 90 g/m2 | 90 cm | Loose weave and heat-sensitive cloth | Low | ||
Weave & weightPlain, 90 g/m2, 90 cm wide. Drape & careSoft drape. Follow shell fabric. | ||||||||
| Voile | Woven | Cotton | 70 g/m2 | 140 cm | Blouses, curtains, underlining | Low | ||
Weave & weightPlain, sheer, 70 g/m2, 140 cm wide. Drape & careVery fluid drape. Hand wash. | ||||||||
| Canvas (cotton duck) | Woven | Cotton | 320 g/m2 | 150 cm | Bags, aprons, homeware | Low | ||
Weave & weightPlain, 320 g/m2, 150 cm wide. Drape & careStiff drape. Machine wash 40. | ||||||||
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Prices are relative bands, not quotes. Weight is a typical figure for the cloth, not a specification: always check the actual bolt.