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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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Superior Sweatshirt - Petrol Marl
Part number
2310NE08A

Superior Sweatshirt - Petrol Marl

148cm wide, cotton and polyester blend marl sweatshirt fabric in a petrol blue hue, heavy in weight, ideal for hoodies.
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 - Mint Marl
Part number
2310NE08D

Superior Sweatshirt - Mint Marl

This 164cm wide, heavy sweatshirt fabric, made from 70% cotton and 30% polyester has a mint green marl finish.
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
Superior Sweatshirt - Olive Marl
Part number
2310NE08F

Superior Sweatshirt - Olive Marl

Made from 70% cotton and 30% polyester, this heavy, marl sweatshirt fabric in an olive hue is ideal for joggers.
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
Harmony Knits - Lime
Part number
2310NE02

Harmony Knits - Lime

Made from viscose, polyester and polyamide, this 152cm wide lime green coloured knitted jersey fabric is perfect for warm jackets.
Price incl. VAT
£17.00 per metre
Ember - Pink
Part number
2310H01

Ember - Pink

Made from polyester, viscose and elastane, this jacquard jersey fabric features a zigzag pattern in pink, ideal for jumpsuits.
Price incl. VAT
£24.00 per metre
Velvet Blossom
Part number
2310M02

Velvet Blossom

140cm wide, polyester and elastane blend velvet dress fabric in black with a subtle floral print, ideal for comfy tops.
Price incl. VAT
£15.00 per metre
Wildcat - Beige
Part number
2309H03A

Wildcat - Beige

Our brushed polyester, viscose, elastane blend interlock jacquard jersey fabric has an animal print in beige, perfect for wrap dresses.
Price incl. VAT
£21.00 per metre
Ember
Part number
2308H01

Ember

Our polyester, viscose and elastane jacquard jersey fabric has a knitted zigzag pattern in a green hue.
Price incl. VAT
£24.00 per metre
Get Plucked - Green
Part number
2307H23B

Get Plucked - Green

62% polyester, 35% cotton and 3% elastane, jacquard jersey fabric in green featuring a ‘plucked’ star print!
Price incl. VAT
£13.00 per metre
Get Plucked - Pink
Part number
2307H23A

Get Plucked - Pink

Our ‘plucked’ knit jacquard jersey fabric in pink is made from polyester, cotton and elastane, ideal for jackets!
Price incl. VAT
£13.00 per metre
Get Plucked - Blue
Part number
2307H23C

Get Plucked - Blue

Made from polyester, cotton and elastane, this knit jersey jacquard fabric features a plucked star print in blue.
Price incl. VAT
£13.00 per metre
Glimmer Knit
Glimmer Knit
Part number
2307H09

Glimmer Knit

Our polyester and elastane blend knit jersey fabric has a gold sheen perfect for glamorous dressmaking!
Price incl. VAT
£9.00 per metre
Knots Of Elegance - Black
Knots Of Elegance - Black
Part number
2307H17B

Knots Of Elegance - Black

This crochet lace fabric made from 100% polyester, features a black and white abstract pattern, perfect for dresses!
Price incl. VAT
£25.00 per metre
Hold In
Part number
2211PS25

Hold In

145cm wide dress fabric made from a blend of polyamide and elastane. Dual sided ex-designer cloth in navy and dark navy.
Price incl. VAT
£10.00 per metre
Scuba - Big City
Part number
2302PS07 NC

Scuba - Big City

Abstract polyester scuba fabric with a vivid paint splatter design on black. 152cm wide, perfect for striking dressmaking projects.
Old price
£8.00
Price incl. VAT
£5.60 per metre
30% discount
Valid until 08/06/2024
Jolly Jersey - Yellow
Jolly Jersey - Yellow
Part number
2307H10F

Jolly Jersey - Yellow

Our yellow and ivory ribbed, stripe jersey fabric made from viscose, polyester and elastane is ideal for tops!
Price incl. VAT
£9.00 per metre
Jolly Jersey - Navy
Jolly Jersey - Navy
Part number
2307H10E

Jolly Jersey - Navy

This mid-weight, knit jersey fabric in a navy and ivory ribbed stripe is made from viscose, polyester and elastane.
Price incl. VAT
£9.00 per metre
Jolly Jersey - Grey
Jolly Jersey - Grey
Part number
2307H10D

Jolly Jersey - Grey

Viscose, polyester and elastane blend jersey fabric featuring a grey ribbed stripe detail, ideal for straight skirts!
Price incl. VAT
£9.00 per metre
Jolly Jersey - Pink
Jolly Jersey - Pink
Part number
2307H10C

Jolly Jersey - Pink

Our viscose, polyester and elastane knitted jersey fabric in pink, features a ribbed stripe, perfect for tops!
Price incl. VAT
£9.00 per metre
Jolly Jersey - Red
Jolly Jersey - Red
Part number
2307H10B

Jolly Jersey - Red

Our ribbed, red and ivory striped, knitted jersey fabric is made from a blend of viscose, polyester and elastane!
Price incl. VAT
£9.00 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.