Bituminised Hessian Kraft Paper Backing

Bituminised Hessian Kraft paper

Bituminised Hessian Kraft paper ,this traditional rough open weave hessian fabric uses bitumen to achieve an extremely watertight protective covering. The black bitumen coating lays in-between the hessian fabric and the brown backing paper to create a fabric that will withstand vigorous and repetitive outdoor use.

 

Bitumen is the English term for asphalt, a naturally occurring material that can be refined into a viscous semi liquid used for road production.  Continue reading “Bituminised Hessian Kraft Paper Backing”


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Fire Retardant Hessian Wide Width

Fire Retardant Hessian

Fire Retardant Hessian, the natural colour and rough look of hessian fabric lends itself well to traditional country style themed events such as farmers markets, cider and beer festivals, craft fairs or barn dances!

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This extra wide option is particularly useful for covering market stalls and tables for events such as these. Our fire retardant option is ideal for public use as the fabric has been treated with a fire retardant coating which will fit public events health and safety standards.

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Fire Retardant Hessian Fabric

Fire Retardant Hessian Fabric

Fire Retardant Hessian Fabric, Coarsely woven jute hessian fabric, with all the attributes of classic hessian, strength, durability, environmentally friendly and colourful too! The rough jute fibres create a close weave, but not close enough to be entirely opaque, as with all hessian you will be able to see any background behind it.

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Italian Melton Wool Fabric

Italian Melton Wool

The history of Italian Melton wool making goes back hundreds of years in England, Scotland and wales.  Melton wool was first produced in the Lancashire town of Melton Mowbray. The town and surrounding areas became a hub for the popular wool production, which was used by people from all walks of life from necessities like blankets to luxuries like fitted coats.

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Halloween Costume Classics

Halloween Costumes

Halloween is a brilliant excuse to get dressed up, there a massive scope on outfit ideas. You don’t even have to go for a particularly scary Halloween Costume anymore, its more about the fun of getting into costume.

  

Today, though I shall be starting off with the Halloween costume classics and matching fabrics to themes that you can use for kids and adults.

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A collection of canvas

We have several canvas fabrics to choose from here at Fabric UK. Each one is particularly suited to a set of tasks due to the difference in weight, texture and finish. Below I have compiled chunks of information to help you decide which canvas is best suited to your project.

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Types of Cotton Calico Fabric

Cotton Calico is a hugely versatile fabric with uses from the practical to decorative.

The four main types of cotton calico in store are regularly sent out to a vast mix of businesses. Some is needed for printing patterns for clothing, some industrial use in building and construction, lots for interior design for draping, theatre use for backdrops, and of course is integral for fashion and design for use as toilles fabric (practice clothing). Have a read on to find out which type of calico best suits your needs.

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Luxury 100% Silk Dupion Fabric

Silk Dupion

Silk Dupion is synonymous with luxury, a fabric made for special occasions and showing off.

Seen in clothing from smart suits to elegant dresses and opulent interior designs on drapes and cushions. If you would like to know more about our dupion range, have a good look at the many colours available and learn a little about how its made, read on…. Continue reading “Luxury 100% Silk Dupion Fabric”


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Stretch Lycra Panel Fabric for Events

Super Stretch Lycra

 

Widely used for canopies, visual merchandising displays, garden shading, festivals and clubs this ultra stretchy pure white fabric can be easily stretched into fantastic looking shapes.

 

 

 

 

 

The Lycra fabric can be elongated into ultra contemporary designs for sleek merchandising and can also be printed on, making it ideal for advertising banners and canopies.

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Hessian Fabric Types and Uses

Hessian Fabric Types and Uses

Hessian Fabric Types and Uses, with Hessian being one of our top sellers for events and displays we deal with massive orders for festivals, weddings, interior designs, TV shows, movies and more. Hessian is being shipped out to  events in the  UK and overseas for practical and decorative purposes, separating areas, tenting and shading, draping and decoration, banners and wall covering and even robust floor covering.

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