In the Spring of 2024, Spoonflower launched a collection of four new fabrics that are ideal for a variety of apparel projects. Ready to freshen up your wardrobe? Learn more about these four fabrics and compare their specs below. You can also find many free sewing patterns on the Spoonflower Blog.
Fabric |
Fiber Content |
Width |
Weight |
Weave Structure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Silk | 51% cotton, 49% silk | 52" wide | 2.4 oz/sq yard | Sateen weave |
| Essex Linen | 55% linen, 45% cotton | 52" wide | 5.5 oz/sq yard | Plain weave |
| Seersucker | 100% cotton | 52" wide | 3.25 oz/sq yard | Seersucker (slack-tension) weave |
| Sport Stretch Woven | 90% REPREVE® recycled polyester microfiber, 10% Spandex | 56" wide | 5.0 oz/sq yard | Plain weave |
Cotton Silk
- Ideal for dresses, blouses, top-weight apparel, and accessories that need a graceful drape and flowy finish
- Naturally breathable with a slight sheen
- Woven fabric with no stretch
Essex Linen
- Ideal for skirts, dresses, pants, lightweight jackets, button-up shirts, and more.
- Crisp yet drapable
- Woven fabric with no stretch
- This fabric works best with lighter backgrounds and scattered designs
Seersucker
- Ideal for top-weight apparel projects, from dresses and blouses to sport coats and suits.
- Alternating ridges of flat and puckered vertical stripes
- Woven fabric with no stretch
Sport Stretch Woven
- Ideal for board shorts, athletic wear, and other outdoor clothing.
- Fast drying
- Woven fabric with 4 way stretch, <25% horizontal stretch, <25% vertical stretch
- Rated UPF 50+
- Water repellent with non-PFAS (C0 DWR) finish