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Learn about Our Knit Fabrics

Spoonflower offers five different knit fabrics that vary in hand, stretch, and weight. The chart below shares important details for comparison, while the descriptions and imagery beneath offer additional insights.
 

Fabric Fiber Content Weight  Key Traits Stretch
Cotton Spandex Jersey 93% cotton
7% spandex
5.5 oz/square yd 4-way stretch ≥ 50% horizontal stretch; ≥ 50% vertical stretch
Modern Jersey 95% polyester 5% spandex 6.2 oz/square yd Cool feel and nice stretch recovery  ≥ 25% horizontal stretch; < 25% vertical stretch
Organic Cotton Knit 100% cotton 6.3 oz/square yd Certified organic, double knit ≥ 25% horizontal stretch; < 25% vertical stretch
Sport Piqué 100% polyester 4.1 oz/square yd Moisture-wicking and soil-release finish ≥ 25% horizontal stretch; < 25% vertical stretch
Sport Lycra® 88% polyester 12% Lycra® 8.5 oz/square yd 4-way stretch ≥ 50% horizontal stretch; < 25% vertical stretch

 


Cotton Spandex Jersey

Cotton Spandex Jersey is a middle weight cotton blend (93% cotton, 7% spandex) with an impressive stretch, great recovery and a natural breathability.

Close up of unprinted white cotton spandex jersey fabric
  • Base color: Optic white
  • Width: 60" wide
  • Uses: Adult & children's apparel, loungewear, leggings headbands & scarves
  • Care: Machine wash cool on a gentle/delicate setting, using phosphate-free detergent. Machine dry on a low temperature setting. Iron on the reverse side of the fabric.
  • Estimated Shrinkage: 7-8% length x 1-2% width. Some shrinkage may occur during the print process and/or when washed. Pre-washing your fabric is recommended for most projects.
  • More Specifications: Cotton Spandex Jersey
     

Modern Jersey

Modern Jersey is a light polyester knit with a gentle drape. Constructed from 95% polyester and 5% spandex, it has the added benefits of strong wash durability and wrinkle resistance. 

Close up of unprinted white modern jersey fabric
  • Base color: Matte white
  • Width: 56" wide
  • Uses: Baby clothes, t-shirts, dresses, lightweight blankets
  • Care: Wash separately in cool water using a gentle machine cycle. Machine dry using a low temperature setting and remove promptly to avoid wrinkles.
  • Estimated Shrinkage: 0-3% length x 1-2% width. Some shrinkage may occur during the print process and/or when washed. Pre-washing your fabric is recommended for most projects.
  • More Specifications: Modern Jersey
     

Organic Cotton Knit

Our 100% Organic Cotton Knit fabric offers a medium-weight interlock construction that is extremely soft with a smooth hand. Made from ecologically grown cotton with a natural 2-way stretch.

Close up of unprinted white organic cotton knit fabric
  • Base color: Natural white
  • Width: 60" wide
  • Uses: Children's apparel, lightweight blankets, heavier tees, changing pad covers
  • Care: Machine wash cool on a gentle/delicate setting, using phosphate-free detergent. Machine dry on a low temperature setting. Iron on the reverse side of the fabric.
  • Estimated Shrinkage: 2-4% in length and 6-8% in width. Some shrinkage may occur during the print process and/or when washed. Pre-washing your fabric is recommended for most projects.
  • More Specifications: Organic Cotton Knit
     

Sport Piqué

Sport Piqué is a 100% polyester fabric with a diamond-like knit structure that is moisture wicking with a soil release finish. Comfortable and lightweight with a delicate drape, this fabric is wrinkle resistant and is also the fabric of choice for conference presentation posters.

Close up of unprinted white sport pique fabric
  • Base color: Optic white
  • Width: 56" wide
  • Uses: Dresses & skirts, headbands, activewear, science posters
  • Care: Machine wash in cool water using a gentle machine cycle. Machine dry using a low temperature setting and remove promptly to avoid wrinkles.
  • Estimated Shrinkage: 1-2% length x 0-2% width. Some shrinkage may occur during the print process and/or when washed. Pre-washing your fabric is recommended for most projects.
  • More Specifications: Sport Piqué
     

Sport Lycra®

Sport Lycra® is a durable knit fabric with a 88% polyester and 12% Lycra construction. This fabric is medium-weight and nearly opaque with a UPF rating of 50+.

Close up of unprinted white sport lycra fabric
  • Base color: Optic white
  • Width: 56" wide
  • Uses: Athletic apparel, swimwear, leggings
  • Care: Wash separately in cool water using a gentle machine cycle. Machine dry using a low temperature or permanent press setting and remove promptly to avoid wrinkles.
  • Estimated Shrinkage: 2-3% length x 0-1% width. Some shrinkage may occur during the print process and/or when washed. Pre-washing your fabric is recommended for most projects.
  • More Specifications: Sport Lycra®
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