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Polyester & Acrylic Knitted Jersey

Our polyester and acrylic jersey fabrics are perfect for making garments that need a little drape. Both polyester and acrylic fabrics have their own assets and uses, so you can choose the right one for your needs. Read more/less

Acrylic is slightly lacking in breathability, so it's ideal for making warm-weather clothing like sweatshirts. Polyester, on the other hand, is more breathable and perfect for making everyday garments like t-shirts and skirts.

Whichever fabric you choose, you're sure to get high-quality fabric that will last wash after wash.

Are you looking for the perfect fabric to sew your latest garment? Whether it’s a dress, skirt, t-shirt, or sweatshirt, polyester and acrylic fabrics provide the perfect combination of drape and breathability. Both polyester and acrylic fabrics have their own assets and uses, so you can choose the right one for your needs.

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Billie Ivory
Billie Ivory
Part number
2405C02

Billie Ivory

100% polyester special dress fabric featuring an all-over silver glitter face with an intricate pattern on a knit net base.
Price incl. VAT
£45.00 per metre
Lily Chrystal
Lily Chrystal
Part number
2405C01

Lily Chrystal

This exquisite glittery fabric in silver is made from 100% polyester, perfect for extra special occasions.
Price incl. VAT
£45.00 per metre
Marley Jersey
Part number
2404M25

Marley Jersey

Cotton, polyester and elastane blend knit jersey fabric in navy with a marl finish, perfect for sweatshirts.
Price incl. VAT
£12.50 per metre
Quilted Monochrome Mosaic
Part number
2404M22

Quilted Monochrome Mosaic

74% polyester, 24% acrylic, and 2% elastane lightweight quilted fabric in black and white, ideal for jackets.
Price incl. VAT
£16.95 per metre
Lounge Knit - Beige
Part number
2404M13A

Lounge Knit - Beige

150cm wide, viscose and polyester midweight jersey fabric in beige, super soft & drapes beautifully.
Price incl. VAT
£14.95 per metre
Serenity Knits - Sapphire
Part number
2404M08C

Serenity Knits - Sapphire

150cm wide, viscose, polyester & polyamide jersey fabric in sapphire. Perfect for cosy jumpers.
Price incl. VAT
£12.95 per metre
Quilted Jacquard - Putty
Part number
2404M05

Quilted Jacquard - Putty

150cm wide, cotton & polyester quilted jersey fabric in grey, featuring a stitched jacquard pattern.
Price incl. VAT
£12.25 per metre
Quilted Jacquard - Sky
Part number
2404M06

Quilted Jacquard - Sky

150cm wide, cotton & polyester quilted jersey fabric in blue, featuring a stitched jacquard pattern.
Price incl. VAT
£12.25 per metre
Kiki - Pink
Kiki - Pink
Part number
2403PX01B

Kiki - Pink

Perfect for gym/yoga wear, our polyester/­elastane blend jersey fabric in a pink hue features a unique crane print.
Price incl. VAT
£15.50 per metre
Kiki - Green
Kiki - Green
Part number
2403PX01A

Kiki - Green

78% polyester & 22% elastane knit jersey fabric featuring an animal print in a green hue, perfect for active wear.
Price incl. VAT
£15.50 per metre
Bobble Hat
Bobble Hat
Part number
2403M02

Bobble Hat

Knitted in Italy, this polyester suiting fabric in dark navy would make lovely bomber jackets & hoodies.
Price incl. VAT
£15.95 per metre
Christal Denim - Jade
Part number
2402NE01B

Christal Denim - Jade

Knitted French Terry fabric made from cotton, polyester & spandex in a denim blue hue with an abstract triangle print.
Price incl. VAT
£14.50 per metre
Soft Sweatshirt - Indigo Marl
Part number
2401M07

Soft Sweatshirt - Indigo Marl

155cm wide, cotton and polyester blend marl sweatshirt fabric in an indigo blue hue, ideal for hoodies.
Price incl. VAT
£14.95 per metre
Brave - Neon
Part number
2407S07

Brave - Neon

Bright yellow bodycon fabric, 150cm wide with minimal stretch for maximum support. Mid-weight, great for body-hugging dresses.
Price incl. VAT
£8.00 per metre
Rope Knit - Grey
Part number
2401O01C

Rope Knit - Grey

146cm wide, cable knit jersey fabric in grey. Made from a blend of rayon, nylon and polyester, ideal for loungewear.
Price incl. VAT
£16.50 per metre
Rope Knit - Black
Part number
2401O01A

Rope Knit - Black

Rayon, nylon and polyester blend cable knit jersey fabric in black, perfect for stretchy cardigans or jumpers.
Price incl. VAT
£16.50 per metre
Harmony Knits - Silver Marl
Part number
2311O01

Harmony Knits - Silver Marl

Viscose, polyester and polyamide blend knitted jersey fabric in silver marl, ideal for soft and cosy scarves.
Price incl. VAT
£17.00 per metre
Suede Scuba - Murphy
Part number
2310NE06

Suede Scuba - Murphy

Our suede scuba fabric, made from polyester and spandex features a black abstract print on a beige ground.
Price incl. VAT
£15.95 per metre
Superior Sweatshirt - Beige Marl
Part number
2310NE08C

Superior Sweatshirt - Beige Marl

Made from 70% cotton and 30% polyester, our heavy sweatshirt fabric has a beige marl finish, perfect for lounge-wear.
Price incl. VAT
£16.50 per metre
Superior Sweatshirt - Bordeaux Marl
Part number
2310NE08B

Superior Sweatshirt - Bordeaux Marl

Our 70% cotton and 30% polyester, heavy-weight sweatshirt fabric in a marl mauve hue is ideal for joggers.
Price incl. VAT
£16.50 per metre
Superior Sweatshirt - Grey Marl
Part number
2310NE08E

Superior Sweatshirt - Grey Marl

This heavy sweatshirt fabric made from cotton and polyester has a marl grey finish, great for lounge-wear.
Price incl. VAT
£16.50 per metre
Superior Sweatshirt - Burgundy Marl
Part number
2310NE08G

Superior Sweatshirt - Burgundy Marl

Our 164cm wide, marl sweatshirt fabric in a burgundy hue is made from cotton and polyester, perfect for hoodies.
Price incl. VAT
£16.50 per metre
Roxy Stretch Velvet - Amethyst
Roxy Stretch Velvet - Amethyst
Part number
2310M03

Roxy Stretch Velvet - Amethyst

Plain 4-way stretch velvet dress fabric with a rich purple hue. 154cm wide soft velour cloth, ideal for evening and lounge-wear.
Price incl. VAT
£12.50 per metre
Knots Of Elegance - Blue
Knots Of Elegance - Blue
Part number
2310H02

Knots Of Elegance - Blue

Our 140cm wide, crochet lace fabric made from 100% polyester, features blue hues, ideal for elegant dresses!
Price incl. VAT
£25.00 per metre

What is Polyester Fabric?

Polyester fabric is a synthetic material with great durability and elasticity. It is lightweight yet strong enough to handle everyday wear-and-tear. Polyester has excellent wrinkle resistance, making it an ideal choice for clothing that needs to stay wrinkle free throughout the day. It also offers good breathability, making it an ideal choice for making t-shirts or other everyday garments that need to keep you comfortable in warm weather conditions.

What is Acrylic Fabric?

Acrylic fabric is another synthetic material that has similar characteristics as polyester but slightly different qualities. This fabric has great strength and resilience against everyday wear-and-tear but lacks a bit in breathability compared to polyester. That makes it an ideal choice for warm weather clothing like sweatshirts since its lack of breathability will keep you warm even on cold days. Acrylic fabric also has excellent colourfastness which means that your garments will retain their colour wash after wash.