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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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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
Christal Denim - Jamie
Part number
2402NE01A

Christal Denim - Jamie

Cotton, polyester & spandex knitted French Terry fabric in a denim blue hue with a floral print and looped back.
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
Jersey Cord - Grey
Part number
2401O02C

Jersey Cord - Grey

80% cotton, 15% polyester and 5% elastane knitted jersey corduroy fabric in grey, ideal for cardigans.
Price incl. VAT
£10.75 per metre
Jersey Cord - Rose
Part number
2401O02F

Jersey Cord - Rose

This plush jersey corduroy fabric in rose pink is made from cotton, polyester and elastane, great for dungarees.
Price incl. VAT
£10.75 per metre
Jersey Cord - Sea Green
Part number
2401O02B

Jersey Cord - Sea Green

80% cotton, 15% polyester and 5% elastane knitted jersey corduroy fabric in a sea green hue, ideal for dresses.
Price incl. VAT
£10.75 per metre
Jersey Cord - Olive
Part number
2401O02E

Jersey Cord - Olive

Our olive green jersey corduroy fabric is made from cotton, polyester & elastane, perfect for plush cardigans.
Price incl. VAT
£10.75 per metre
Jersey Cord - Mauve
Part number
2401O02A

Jersey Cord - Mauve

154cm wide, knitted jersey corduroy fabric in a mauve hue, made from a blend of cotton, polyester & elastane.
Price incl. VAT
£10.75 per metre
Rope Knit - Navy
Part number
2401O01D

Rope Knit - Navy

Rayon, nylon and polyester blend jersey fabric in navy, featuring a braided cable knit, perfect for cosy jumpers.
Price incl. VAT
£16.50 per metre
Rope Knit - Cream
Part number
2401O01B

Rope Knit - Cream

Our cream coloured cable knit jersey fabric is ideal for luxurious lounge-wear. Made from rayon, nylon and polyester.
Price incl. VAT
£16.50 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 - 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 - 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

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.