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Custom Soft Fabric

Sometimes you just need a little softness in your life, so browse this wide collection of soft fabrics for your next sewing project. Ranging from thick, warm velvets, to lighter, cooler cottons, there's a huge array of soft fabrics to choose from.

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Warm Leatherette

Faux leather with stunning, realistic leather texture. PVC face, poly back, soft, stretchy. Ideal for accessories & upholstery

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Soft Velvet

Sumptuously soft. Beautiful drape. Prints wonderfully. Fine details & colours are clear and defined. Clothing, furnishing

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Marbled Velvet

220gsm. Unique pile, which goes in all directions. “Marbled” effect. Dappled effect creates movements. Dressmaking.

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Lifestyle Recycled Poly Jersey

160gsm, made from 100% recycled yarns.

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Cotton Drill

100% cotton. Durable and taut. Soft to the touch. Hard wearing and heavyweight. Diagonal drill weave. Upholstery, clothing, uniforms.

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Wool Silk

Choose wool silk fabric for a soft and breathable alternative to silk.

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Chenille

Classic chenille fabric, soft & strong. Textured caterpillar pile. 330gsm. Water absorbent, resists abrasion. Interior furnishings.

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Silk Twill

100% real silk. Beautiful twill weave. Lightweight, durable, strong colour and print detail. Soft with a lovely drape. 54gsm.

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Lifestyle Recycled Poly Jersey

160gsm, stretchy, feels good on the skin. Ideal for gym tops, T-Shirts. Quick drying & slightly water absorbent.

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Suede Vision

Woven poly, faux suede face, synthetic rubber back. 250gsm. Non-fray, smooth handle. Fire rated for home furnishings.

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Tencel Cotton Jersey

Soft to the touch with a silky handle.

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Mulmul Soft Muslin

Soft, cotton-like touch with added durability from poly fibres. Lightweight, 55gsm. Open set net-like weave similar to cheesecloth.

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Softshell Jersey

Technical jersey, 2 layers bonded together. Similar texture to Scuba. Soft, breathable. Punchy colours, brushed reverse. 350gsm

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Plush Velvet

250gsm. Stretchy fabric. Soft and plush. Brushed face composed of poly elastane blend. Thick. Warm. Very durable. Water absorbent.

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Peached Poly Sheeting

Strong woven peached poly sheeting. 130gsm. Feels like cotton. Smooth, anti-wrinkle with a subtle sheen.

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Velvet Fever Poly Satin

Soft and lightweight to the touch. Ideal for dresses, skirts, tops and trousers

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Furnishing Velour

Incredibly soft to the touch thanks to its short pile, perfect for upholstering.

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Soft Fashion Jersey

With a smooth face, this soft lightweight jersey has great stretch and a breathable nature.

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Crushed Velour

Knitted, poly-based. Highly stretchy. Fine, mesh-like build. Retains heat well. Shiny face. Heavy weight 245gsm.

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Polar Fleece

Super soft, thick and warm. Solid fabric with a plain weave. 4-way stretch. Durable and fray-proof. Plush weight at 285gsm.

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Summer Breeze Viscose

Soft to the touch and lightweight viscose.

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Heavy Brushed Sweat Jersey

Thick jersey, smooth to touch on one side. 260gsm. Soft brushed reverse. High detailed finish. Good for winter clothes.

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Quilted Jersey Stretch

Knitted Jersey with wadding layer for extra padding. 255gsm. Stamped diamond quilt effect. Water absorbent. Crafts, garments.

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Towelling

Soft and Tender Terry Towelling. Woven pile, water absorbent. Thick, matt, fluffy face. 350gsm. Perfect for towels, bathrobes.

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Silhouette Cotton Sateen

This cotton sateen fabric is softer than your average cotton.

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Bounce Cotton Jersey

Bounce Cotton Jersey is soft from the cotton and stretchy from the elastane.

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Supima Cotton Candy Jersey

Made with longer fibre Supima cotton, this jersey is even softer.

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Gaia Eco Woven

Made from 100% recycled PET materials. Eco-friendly. Textured face with crepe-like sheen. Warm, pale base. 260gsm. Outdoor clothing.

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Chain Jersey

Pique knitted jersey with chain mail surface texture detail. Heavy, 255gsm. Breathable with light sheen, great for clothing.

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Velvet Shimmer

371gsm. Luxurious velvet fabric with a shimmering face. Sharp print with impressive detail quality. Warm and soft.

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Poly Felt 1mm

1mm thick solid, heavy and durable. Fibrous texture and matte handle. Available in 2 different thicknesses. Perfect for crafts & DIY.

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Poly Felt 3mm

3mm thick solid, heavy and durable. Fibrous texture and matte handle. Available in 2 different thicknesses. Perfect for crafts & DIY.

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Slub Jersey

140gsm, fashionable, slub construction, weft knitted, soft, stretchy, breathable, good drape, sharp print detail, strong colours.

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Warm Leatherette

700gsm weight. Solid structure. Little give. Textured leather effect face. Holds shape well. Ideal for upholstery and bags.

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Archway Brushed Twill

Diamond twill, soft brushed face. Off white base. Heavy, strong, textured. 290gsm. Bold vivid colours. Cushions, crafts etc.

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Lifestyle Recycled Poly Jersey

Jersey stretch light, 130gsm. Semi-transparent, summer fabric. Soft, comfortable, ideal for light weight t-shirts and apparel.

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Loopback Sweat Jersey

White faced looped back jersey, similar to cotton sweat shirt style. 250gsm. Sharp, clear colours. Good for everyday clothes.

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What is soft fabric? 

Well, it's exactly that. A soft handle, often with a smooth or brushed face, that feels lovely against the skin. Soft fabric ranges from the super fine and lightweight materials such as Organza, to the thicker, warmer materials like Chunky Knit Rib. Soft fabric can be used all year round for many different applications, such as clothing, crafts and other artistic activities. Working with soft fabrics will vary between each one, and they all produce beautiful results in their own unique way. Because of the diversity in the soft fabric range, you can reap so many benefits, such as fabrics that retain heat, fabrics that have a high lustre surface or fabrics that have an elegant drape. Whatever your creative project, see how you can enhance it with soft fabric.  

Popular soft fabrics include:

There's so many types of soft fabrics, each with their own individual properties, some of the most popular are:

  • Polar Fleece 
  • Suede Vision 
  • Jersey 
  • Velvet 
  • Lycra 
  • Silk Satin 
  • Cotton Linen 
  • Scuba 
  • Archway Brushed Twill 
  • Crushed Velour 

How are they manufactured? 

Every soft fabric is manufactured in its own distinct way, and will depend upon the yarns used, the structure and whether it's natural or manmade.  
You can get knitted or woven soft fabrics, taut or elasticated, lustrous or matte; each one expertly crafted to give the fabrics these characteristics. To achieve a high lustre surface, the warp yarns need to float over several weft yarns, resulting in fewer interlaces which produces the sheen. When it comes to matte soft fabrics, this could be down to the yarns used or how tight the construct is.  

Knitted fabrics are made by looping the yarns continuously, producing a braided effect. Knitted fabrics lock in heat and are synonymous with winter apparel, however the knitted Jersey 130gsm Light is cool and lightweight, lending itself well to spring and summer attire. The woven soft fabrics are manufactured by interlacing warp and weft yarns at right angles, producing a classic weave structure. The variations in where you interlace the yarns create different types of weave, including plain, basket, twill, satin and jacquard. The softness of these fabrics comes from the types of yarns used, whether it's cotton, silk or a poly-blend. 

Purposes of soft fabric 

From making comfortable and stylish clothing to adding soft touches to your craft projects, there's many uses for soft fabrics. Each has a slightly different handle, lending themselves well to a myriad of different sewing activities. The Organza, for example, is slightly stiff and still malleable, and is a favourite fabric to use for applique and bridal wear. On the other side of the coin, there's plush velvet, which is super soft and cuddly with an almost fluid like drape. This makes it perfect for blankets, dressing gowns and other cosy loungewear.  

Properties 

Because there are so many different choices when it comes to soft fabric, there are also many properties associated with them. Here are just a few favourites: 

  • Polar Fleece – Soft, thick and warm with a napped texture. Non-fray and water repellent. 
  • Mulmul Soft Muslin – Sheer like fabric with open set construction. Lightweight and transparent. 
  • Soft Velvet – Short and sumptuous pile, elegant drape. Heavy and thick, 280gsm. 
  • Silk Satin – 100% real silk. Smooth luxury handle with shiny face. Lightweight and semi-transparent. 
  • Softshell Jersey – 2 layers of fabric bonded together. Soft and breathable with a brushed reverse. 
  • Suede Vision – Faux suede matte face, taut and strong. Fire rated and water repellent.  

Advantages of soft fabric 

There's so many advantages to using soft fabric, especially for garment making. We all want to wear something smooth and comfortable against the skin, however the fabric should also be malleable. Whatever your sewing project, you'll be able to find a suitable soft material, whether you need something thick and warm or lightweight and semi-transparent.