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Italian Fabrics

Italian Fabrics

Italy's mills have a long-held reputation for finish, and it shows in the handle of the cloth more than in anything written on a label. This collection gathers the fabrics we buy from Italian weavers: silks, wools for suiting and coating, crepes, viscose, cotton, denim and jersey, in the kind of weights and finishes that make a garment look considered.
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  • Made in Italy Men's Italian Shirting - Violet Mens Italian Shirting Violet Floral Purple White Cotton Fabric Hang

    Men's Italian Shirting - Violet

    149cm wide fine Italian cotton fabric has a tiny violet floral print for shirts, blouses and dresses.

    £17.00 per metre
  • Made in Italy Men's Italian Shirting - Marigold Mens Italian Shirting Marigold Floral Cotton Fabric CU

    Men's Italian Shirting - Marigold

    Ex-designer, cheerful 149cm cotton shirting with a colourful ditsy floral, ideal for summer shirts.

    £17.00 per metre
  • Made in Italy Give Over Give Over Italian Plain Heavy Linen Hessian Fabric CU

    Give Over

    148cm Italian linen fabric in natural beige, densely woven with a soft handle and rustic structure.

    £30.00 per metre
  • Made in Italy All Singing All Singing Italian Plain Nylon Lightweight Beige Fabric CU

    All Singing

    Soft 148cm Italian nylon fabric with a cotton-like handle and incredibly light 114gsm weight.

    £17.00 per metre
  • Made in Italy Custard Cream Custard Cream Italian Cotton Twill Soft Fabric Roll

    Custard Cream

    Luxuriously soft 143cm Italian cotton twill fabric in warm cream, with a supple handle.

    £17.00 per metre
  • Made in Italy Florentine Florentine Italian Cream Floral Cotton Crepe Dress Fabric Mannequin

    Florentine

    Delicate 143cm cotton crepe fabric with a soft floral garden print on the palest cream ground.

    £20.00 per metre
  • Made in Italy Bianca Perla Bianca Perla Viscose White Plain Italian Dress Fabric CU

    Bianca Perla

    Fluid Italian viscose twill in pure white, with a silky soft handle and beautiful flowing drape.

    £20.00 per metre
  • Made in Italy Canyon Linen Canyon Linen Rust Plain Woven Italian Dress Fabric CU

    Canyon Linen

    Dusky terracotta Italian linen with a soft finish, fluid drape and versatile dressmaking weight.

    £20.00 per metre
  • Made in Italy Italian Linen - Puro Italian Linen Puro Plain White Dress Fabric CU

    Italian Linen - Puro

    Soft Italian ivory/white linen suiting with a beautiful handle, gentle drape and understated texture.

    £28.00 per metre
  • Made in Italy Windsor Cream Windsor Cream Italian Cotton Stripe Shirt Fabric

    Windsor Cream

    Fine Italian cotton in soft ivory with a subtle herringbone stripe, smooth handle and gentle drape.

    £17.00 per metre
  • Made in Italy Montana Skies Montana Skies Cotton Blue Check Italian Shirting Fabric CU

    Montana Skies

    Ex-designer Italian cotton lawn with a fresh blue, white and pale yellow country check. Light and crisp.

    £17.00 per metre
  • Made in Italy Mam Am 'Ere Mam Am 'Ere Black Linen Viscose Plain Italian Fabric Hang

    Mam Am 'Ere

    Italian linen viscose dress fabric in deepest black, with a soft handle, fluid drape and lovely body.

    £20.00 per metre

Italian fabrics are known for the quality of their weaving, finishing and handle. Washing, brushing, pressing and setting can all affect how a finished cloth feels and behaves, which is why two fabrics with a similar composition and weight can still have a noticeably different drape or handle.

What we buy from Italy

Wool and cotton make up a large part of our Italian collection, from fine tailoring cloths, coatings and tweeds to crisp shirtings, dressmaking cottons and more relaxed woven fabrics. We also source plenty of viscose and silk, alongside linen, jersey, denim, cashmere, acetate, alpaca, mohair and a changing selection of blends. What we have depends entirely on what we've been able to source, so no two visits to the collection are quite the same.

Much of what we buy from Italian mills comes to us in limited quantities, including end of rolls, surplus cloth and deadstock. Some fabrics can be reordered, while others are very much here while they last. The collection changes regularly, and the products and filters above are the best guide to what we currently have in stock.

Sewing with Italian cloth

There isn't one way to sew with Italian fabric because the collection covers everything from crisp cotton and structured wool to fine silk and fluid viscose. A wool suiting may benefit from careful pressing and a pressing cloth, while lightweight silk and viscose usually call for a fine needle, sharp scissors and a little more patience when cutting. Cotton and linen can be much more straightforward. Always take your lead from the individual fabric and, if you're unsure, ordering a sample first can help you get a feel for its weight, handle and drape.

If you're new to working with wool or silk, our guide to Italy's finest fabrics takes a closer look at the different types and what you can make with them.

Care

Care will depend on the fibre, weave and finish of the individual cloth. Some fabrics may be suitable for machine or hand washing, while others are better dry cleaned. Always check the washing instructions on the individual product page before you start, and if you're planning to wash your finished garment, we recommend testing a sample first.

What makes Italian fabric different?

Italian fabrics are particularly well known for their quality, handle and finish. The mills produce everything from beautifully tailored wools and crisp cottons to fluid viscose, silk and linen, so there isn't one particular feel that defines an Italian cloth. We choose ours for the quality of the fabric itself, whether that's the drape, softness, weave, colour or something a little more unusual.

What kinds of Italian fabric do you stock?

Wool and cotton make up a large part of our Italian fabric collection, alongside a strong selection of viscose and silk. You'll also find linen, jersey, denim, polyester, cashmere, acetate, alpaca, mohair and other blends depending on what we've been able to source. Our stock changes regularly, so the filters on this page are the best way to see what we currently have available.

Why does the Italian range change so often?

Much of our Italian fabric is sourced in limited quantities, including end of rolls, surplus cloth and deadstock that may not be available for us to reorder. It means the collection is always changing and we can often offer fabrics that are a little different from the usual. If you find something that works for your project, it's worth ordering the length you need while it's available.

How should I care for Italian wool, silk and other fabrics?

Care depends on the fibre, weave and finish of the individual fabric, so there isn't one rule for all Italian cloth. You'll find our recommended washing instructions on each product page. If you're unsure how a fabric will respond to washing, we always recommend testing a sample first before washing your finished garment.

Do you sell Italian fabric by the metre?

Yes. Our Italian fabrics are sold by length, with most available to order in half metre increments so you can buy the amount your pattern requires. Where stock is limited, the maximum length currently available is shown on the individual product page.

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