LEARN ABOUT FABRIC TYPES

An overview of lots of different fabrics and fibres

GINGHAM
A checkered pattern fabric featuring dyed and undyed fibres, most often made from cotton.
Tue, 29 Jun, 2021 at 9:13 AM
INTERLOCK
A type of knitted fabric, commonly used for JoJo on our layette range for sleepsuits and hats.
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JERSEY
A general term for any knit garment or fabric, the material has length-wise ribs on the right side, and cross-wise ribs on the wrong side. It is crease-resi...
Tue, 29 Jun, 2021 at 9:14 AM
MUSLIN
A sheer, lightweight cotton fabric in a loose plain-weave material. We use it for cloth and sleeping bags as it’s absorbent, durable and lightweight.
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PIQUE
A medium-weight, tightly woven fabric generally recognizable by its waffle weave texture. Usually used on polo shirts.
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PLUSH
Velvet like fabric with a deep, soft pile, plush is easily found in children’s stuffed animals, can also be knitted for a bit of stretch.
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POPLIN
A type of cotton shirting fabric.
Tue, 29 Jun, 2021 at 9:15 AM
SEERSUCKER
A fabric distinguishable by its crinkled stripes which are made by weaving some of the warp threads slack and others tight. This fabric is traditionally cot...
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TERRY CLOTH
Usually made from cotton, this fabric has a moisture-absorbing loop pile that covers surface on one or both sides.
Tue, 29 Jun, 2021 at 9:15 AM
TWILL
Twill is usually made from cotton or wool and has a basic diagonal weave. Great hardwearing fabric – ideal for shorts, coats etc.
Tue, 29 Jun, 2021 at 9:16 AM