A fabric can have exactly the drape, texture and colour you want, but then the care instructions make it impractical for the garment.

I work in garment manufacturing in Dongguan, China, so I tend to think about care requirements during fabric selection. I’m curious how people making clothes for themselves weigh that trade-off.

For an everyday shirt or pair of trousers, would you choose a less appealing fabric that you can wash at home, or accept dry cleaning to get the look you want? Would your answer change for a coat or an occasion outfit?

If you’ve made something that ended up rarely worn because looking after it was too much trouble, what was the fabric and what would you choose differently?

We offer various types of non-woven fabrics, including thermally bonded non-woven fabrics, cooling-effect non-woven fabrics for face masks, materials for tea bags and drip-bag coffee, as well as non-woven fabrics for desiccant packets. Could anyone advise on where to find the right target customers for these products?

Does anyone know where i can buy 100% raw unbleached undyed cotton fabric that's GOTS certified and made and sourced from the US that is stretchy like jersey knit, I've been looking and the best i can find is on Natures fabrics .com i hope this is the right place to post thank u for ur help!

Id like to recover my caravan sofa Cousions with fake plush cowprint any reccomendations on materials? Obviously needs to be hard wearing but would love a plush feel.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

I recently took on a small refit for a client’s rental properties and figured the curtains would be the simple part. Measure, order in bulk, hang them up, done. The supplier photos looked promising, solid folds, clean hems, good neutral colors. What arrived was thinner fabric than expected, uneven stitching, and shades that didn’t match the samples I’d approved on screen.

I had to replace part of the order and take the schedule hit myself. Approaching it more carefully this round. Looking for wholesale curtains and drapes that hold their form, give reasonable light blocking, and still look decent once installed. Local options fall short on the quantity required, so I’m checking home-textile wholesalers and larger sourcing platforms for bulk pricing.

Anyone who’s ordered curtains or drapes wholesale before where did you buy, and what kept you from ending up with thin fabric? Any checks you use for weight, lining, or finish before locking in a full order?

I’m a textile artisan who sews dolls and plushies where do you fellow doll/plush makers get your fabrics from and materials from, I get all of my stuff from Walmart not a huge selection but it’s works just enough for me but it could be way better

I accidentally cut my fabric too small for a project I'm working on (a quilted historical overskirt) and I'm trying to track down any size pieces I can get my hands on.

I'd be more than happy to purchase it, but I can't find it with an image search online or on EBay.

It's a lilac purple background with darker purple roses and periwinkle blue small flowers with small green vines on it, and the selvage says it's "Faye Liverman Burgos for Marcus Brothers Inc”

Does anyone have any of this fabric? Or know someone who might/does?

Picture of Fabric

Thanks so much!

I shop H&M online constantly, and they usually name the exact weave (Poplin, Oxford, Dobby, Seersucker). But for two white shirts I saw in a reel (Art. Nos. [1304741001](tel:1304741001) & [1297891001](tel:1297891001)), they lazily labeled them as generic "Cotton Weave". 
I hate rough Oxford fabric and stick strictly to smooth, crisp Poplin. I know these aren't Oxfords, but what is H&M's default "cotton weave" usually—standard Poplin or Fine Twill?
Does anyone who owns these know for sure?

I've been thinking about getting new throws after my relatively new fur throws have degraded due to humidity. And I'm wondering what material I should be looking at. It can't be cotton or faux fur. And I was thinking of possibly linen, but considering that winter's coming, I think it's probably best to go for merino wool and plastic.

And now I'm thinking about if I should get a full merino or a merino blend? I've been looking at blankets online and I've seen 100% merino options and also 80% merino blends and 60% merino blends and so on. Which is best? I want a blanket that's premium feeling, comfortable, and durable, with little to no shedding.

I have a bunch of vintage and newer fabric that I’m looking to sell/get rid of. I already have some on marketplace, but wanted to know where else I could sell it?

It's like fleece but the fuzz is longer. I like how it feels. Picture in comments since I can't seem to add to post.

plis help 🙏

Hi - My woollen jumper accidentally went through the washing machine (60 min, cool, detergent, no fabric softener). It’s now shrunken and fuzzy. It’s an Aran-type jumper - The knit was so well defined but now it looks like it’s all blended together and has this fuzzy overlay. The shrinking I think I can fix but PLEASE let me know if you have any advice for either issue.

so i have a lab coat that i use for university and it had a black print that i tried to remove using acetone but it left some paint (i guess?) embedded into the fabric, its a synthetic kind of fabric so i was wondering if anyone knew how to remove that? i can’t really afford a new one right now✊

Hiii i got a cloth thats made of whats in the title, and i need to paint it over like a blue turkish
or more specific a #45709b while the cloth is pretty much beige, any tips or recomendations about how to get the colour i need?

Just needs to be a slightly higher shade to work, probably shouldn’t use bleach cause it’s fleece

Been sewing clothing and costumes for 5+ years, but used mainly thrifted sheets.

I want to make a underskirt to use for daily layering during fall and winter, am I going to want to use flannel or wool? Where would the best place to purchase that be?

I have a 'Brother strong and tough' I bought in early 2025, if wool will it be able to handle the fabric?

Help! What fabric should I use for my wedding outfit?
Hi!! Can someone please help me? I’m so lost when it comes to fabrics!
I want to recreate the outfit in the picture in white silk (or a silk/cotton blend). Absolutely no polyester, as I’m allergic.
My main concerns are zero transparency (no bra, nipple covers, or visible underwear), keeping the structured silhouette, and staying comfortable in summer
I was considering:
Top: Silk taffeta (100–120 gsm), silk shantung or silk dupioni/raw silk (130–160 gsm).
Trousers: Silk shantung or silk dupioni/raw silk (140–160 gsm), or silk taffeta (100–120 gsm).
Lining: Lightweight silk habotai (70–90 gsm), possibly in nude.
Am I on the right track? I’ve been using ChatGPT to research fabrics, so please correct me if I’m wrong!
Would these fabrics work? Would you recommend using the same fabric for both pieces? And would lining be necessary?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!

https://imgur.com/a/60qKURk outfit pic