These fabrics are Velcro® Brand receptive, making them ideal for notice and pin boards. Here at FabricUK we stock a large range of Velcro receptive fabrics for multiple uses.
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Fabrics Articles, Information, Technical information, Invocation about fabrics, quality and fabric textures, weights and grades, industrial grade or contract grade, what do we know about fabrics and how are they constructed.
Choosing the right fabric for your project or application can be difficult.
There are lots of things to consider we have listed some pointers you should think about.
- Weight of Fabric
- Grade of Fabric
- Translucent Fabric or Opaque Fabric
- Transparent Translucent Opaque Examples
- Fire Retardant
- Fabric Tensile Strength
- Will the Fabric be Visible
- Water Repellent or Waterproof
Tweed Fabric
Tweed fabric is a woollen composition. It has a soft, flexible texture. Generally woven with a plain weave, twill or herringbone structure.
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Why are recycled fabrics so important? There are many compelling reasons for the recycling of waste for textile products.They include conservation about resources, reduction of the need for
landfills and paying the associated tipping fees.
Car Headlining Fabrics
Car Headliner Fabrics
Here at Fabric Uk we stock a large range of Car headliner fabrics. Whether you are looking to replace your old withered Headlining or you just want a new look. We are sure to have something to suit your needs.
Our car headlining fabrics are suitable for convertible car roofs, hooding and door panels. We also have Soundproofing felt fabric for speaker boxes, car flooring, 1000 Denier Kordura foam, scrim and waterproof PU coated fabric.
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What is Blackout Fabric?
Blackout fabric is an opaque fabric, generally used to block out light. It is used in a variety of environments such as hotels, bedrooms, living rooms and theaters. The Blackout fabric we stock here at Fabric UK is 3 metres wide and Fire retardant.
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Torino Cordura Fabric – What is it?
Torino Cordura Fabric is 100% waterproof and made from high tensile polyester. It is coated with a thick layer of PU on the back of the fabric.
Purple Royal
Bean Bag Fabric
What is Bean Bag fabric?
Bean bag fabric is 100% polyester and has a great water repellent finish. This fabric is UV fast, meaning it does not fade in sunlight. The fabric has a textured feel and pvc like composition. It conforms to fire retardant BS585. Here at Fabric UK, we stock a large range of vibrant colours suitable for both indoor and outdoor furniture.
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What is Awning Fabric?
The awning material we use is made from 100% acrylic fibre, a synthetic fibre made up from polymer.
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Gingham fabric is balanced plain-woven fabric. In a check, stripe or plaid pattern.
Small Check Gingham
Small Gingham, the smartest and most traditional of the three varieties and widely known as the school uniform Gingham. The small squares in the check pattern measure just an 8th of an inch. As with all traditional gingham, one coloured and one white yarn is used to create the pattern, resulting in a third tone just slightly lighter than the main colour. The smart look of this small gingham is ideal for workwear as well as schoolwear. The taut structure of the fabric can be worked into neat tailoring for mens and ladies shirts.
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Fleece fabrics for winter
Fleece Fabrics for winter – Plain Dyed
Fleece fabrics for winter, as winter approaches that means its’ time to wrap up warm. We offer a vast range of fleece fabrics from plain to Sherpa and bonded to hoodie fleece.
Plain Fleece Fabrics
Our Plain fleece fabric 300g/m2 100% Polyester anti-pilled fleece,is a soft luxurious lightweight brushed fabric. Warm and comfortable and used to make a wide range of items including, apparel, athletic wear, throws, blankets, hoodies, hats, scarves, sweat shirts, jackets, outdoor clothing, baby blankets, sofa throws, pet clothing, pet bedding and toys.
Fleece fabric is a popular choice amongst sewers as it is easy to sew and easy to maintain and wash. Machine washable at 30c, it also dries quite quickly due to its construction technique and water repellent tendencies. Good news for people who have wool allergies, fleece fabric is great alternative to wool. Environmentally friendly this fleece is manufactured from re-cycled plastics and plastic bottles.
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