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.
- 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.
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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.
- 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.
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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.
- 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.
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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.
- 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.
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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+.
- 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.
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