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Custom Woven Fabric

What is woven fabric? Fabrics are either woven or knitted, and woven fabric examples, such as silk, chiffon and taffeta, are some of the finest and most elegant fabrics in the world. Find out more about them here.

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Paris Chiffon

Silky, sheer and light. 40gsm. Soft woven poly. Semi-transparent with strong contrast print. Good natural drape. Curtains, drapes.

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Pima Lawn 100% Cotton

100% cotton. Light, airy and smooth on the skin. Super light, 75gsm. Nice drape, flows beautifully. Use for clothes, furnishings.

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Fashion Crepe

Lightweight, soft, double-faced, stretchy. 150gsm. Distinct textured crepe handle. Bold white base. Perfect for dressmaking.

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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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Portobello Canvas

Semi-transparent, durable canvas. Solid structure, even texture. Off-white base tone. 250gsm. Ideal for cushions, throws, crafts.

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Crystal Voile Cotton Silk

Expertly woven using single yarns on the wrap and the weft.

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Real Silk Satin

100% real silk. Smooth, shiny, flowing drape. Natural sheen to face, luxury handle. Clothing, scarves etc.

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Silk Impression

Woven silk alternative. Shimmery poly face, semi-transparent. Soft & cool on the skin. Clothing, linings, garments. 41gsm

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Soft Velvet

Elegant, short pile. Super sharp print quality. Gorgeous drape. 280gsm. Soft print quality. Cushions, linings, interiors.

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Velvet Shimmer

Soft with reinforced woven back. Slightly stiff, holds shape well. Shimmery face. 371gsm. Ideal for upholstery, quilting, bedding.

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Lino 100% Linen

Plain weave linen with slub yarns and bobbled texture.

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Silk Crepe de Chine

Indulge in our 100% silk crepe de chine fabric, perfect for summer garments and sensual nightwear.

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Oilcloth Matte

100% cotton half panama with crease free matte face. Slight sheen. Waterproof. 274gsm. Bike covers, rain jackets, tablecloths.

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Summer Breeze Viscose

Design your own viscose fabric to use for clothing.

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Wool Silk Fabric

Enjoy our luxurious wool silk fabric, custom printed with your designs.

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Vea Organic Cotton Satin

This satin weave organic cotton has a shiny face.

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Cosmic Warp Satin

This satin weave is heavy and with a shiny face and matte back.

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Canvas 500

Thick poly-based canvas with a tight weave. Stiff, matt, opaque. 500gsm. Subtle, smooth face. Multiple end uses.

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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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Canvas 300

Thick poly based canvas with tight weave. Stiff, matt, opaque. 300gsm. Subtle, smooth face. Ideal for ground sheets, sails.

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Chenille

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

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Cotton Satin

100% natural cotton satin weave. 172gsm. Smooth face with matt finish. Reflects & absorbs the light. Crisp and cool to touch.

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Cotton Twill

100% natural cotton. 200gsm. Smooth and soft face with a matt reverse. Easy to handle. Very tight twill weave, locks in heat.

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Crepe de Chine

Classic crepe face, beautiful drape, lightweight, 85gsm, elegant and strong, excellent print and colour reproduction, taut.

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Organic Cotton Poplin

100% Janice poplin organic cotton weave 135gsm. Authentic slubbing effect. Cream base with no stretch. Ideal for making shirts.

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Volando Voile

Sheer finish, very fine open weave. Super lightweight, 52gsm. Shiny, semi transparent with natural, flowing drape. Great for curtains.

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Voille de Ville

Stiff, non-fray, splash-proof woven poly. 120gsm. Delicate net texture with shiny face. Ideal for furnishings, curtains, flags.

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Poly Twill

Very strong and durable. 200gsm. 2/2 poly blend twill weave. Smooth, structured, slightly textured. Upholstery, home interiors.

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Trafalgar Twill

Woven, cotton twill look. Matt finish and soft feel. Very fine brushed surface. Stiff firm handle, 274gsm. Upholstery, furnishings.

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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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Taffeta

Classic taffeta. Smooth, crisp surface with lustrous sheen. Good strength and slightly stiff. 90gsm. Shimmery finish.

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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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Silk Sensation

Silk alternative. Solid, plain closed weave. Shiny face, matt reverse. 90gsm. Slight stretch. Nice drape. Bedding, furnishings.

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Ripstop

Classic Ripstop, strengthened square grid structure. Semi-transparent, waterproof. 65gsm. Kites, parachutes, yacht sails, flags.

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Poly Georgette

Twisted poly yarns, classic crepe face. Transparent. Floaty, stunning drape. 65gsm. Punchy, bold colours. Soft furnishings, curtains.

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Panama Flo

Lightweight poly-blend. 150gsm. Half panama, durable weave. Solid with a slight spring. Soft, matt, opaque. Water resistant.

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Organza

Transparent, sheer, light yet firm fabric. Refined net quality. Very light, 40gsm. Embellishments, curtains, interfacing.

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Linden Waterproof

Tough, & sturdy. 120gsm. Non-fray, crisp to touch, subtle sheen. Waterproof, windproof. Make raincoats, windbreakers, awnings

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Nautica Peached Splash Proof

Lightweight poly, peached face. Tough, taut, zero stretch. 172gsm. Bright white base. Splash proof. Beach, yachting friendly.

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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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Monroe Satin

Smooth sateen faced twill with a slight shine and fluid drape. 160gsm. Durable, taut, good for bags, garments, bedding, quilts.

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Mayfair Herringbone Weave

Durable poly-blend. Distinctive herringbone weave, textured. Feels like cotton, 269gsm. Cream base tone. Use for furnishings.

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Lucent Satin

Lightweight double faced sateen. 120gsm. High lustre, shimmery. Semi transparent, taut. Clothes, scarves, bedding, lingerie.

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Gaia Eco Recycled

Made from 100% recycled PET materials. Eco-friendly. Slightly rough texture, crepe-like sheen. Warm, pale base. 260gsm. Outdoor clothing.

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Ella Waterproof

Lightweight PU coated fabric. 70gsm. Slightly rubbery reverse. Solid & firm with minor give. Umbrellas, waterproof linings.

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Duchess Satin

Tightly woven poly. Smooth, glossy sateen face, matt structured backing. Opaque, 200gsm. Ideal for fashion, furnishings.

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Dorchester Linen Look

Soft 'linen look' fabric, coarse weave, large fibres. 231gsm. Off-white base tone, matt. Some transparency. Home furnishings, cushions.

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Cotton Linen

All natural fabric. 95% cotton/5% linen. Cool and smooth on the skin, with some stretch. Slightly stiff finish. 228gsm.

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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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ChiChi Furnishing Velour

A woven fabric, with a soft touch velour short pile. The perfect upholstery material thanks to its textured scrim backing.

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Organic Cotton Canvas

A 100% organic, natural fabric with a rustic, half panama canvas weave.

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Blackout Fabric

A stiff, woven material which is opaque and waterproof.

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Sailor's Canvas

Rustic, chunky weave with large yarns. 480 gsm fabric with a very soft handle.

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Silk Georgette

Made with a tight weave of spun yarn, silk georgette uses very thing threads for an overall gossamer appearance.

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Stiff Translucent Fabric

A stiff fabric that is perfect for roller blinds. Woven of spun yarns. 220 gsm.

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Cottage Cotton Slub

Woven natural cotton fabric with thicker slub yarns in both directions.

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What is woven fabric?

Most fabrics are made by either knitting or weaving yarns. When considering what is woven fabric one must understand the basic structure of the weave. Woven fabrics are made up of a weft; which is the yarn, or fibre, going across the width of the fabric, and a warp; which is the yarn going down the length of the loom.

The woven material is made by the inter-weaving sets of these 2 yarns at right angles to one another. The result is a firm, solid fabric construction that maintains the straight nature of the yarn.

Popular types of woven fabric include:

Chiffon – sheer, lightweight fabric woven from twisted yarns
Chenille – looks different in one direction compared to another
Satin – glossy and highly shiny face with a dull back
Twill – produces diagonal lines on the face of the fabric
Crepe – lightweight with a flowy drape which has a crinkled or granular surface
Denim – traditionally a yarn dyed, warp faced cotton twill fabric
Georgette – sheer and lightweight, woven in a plain weave
Lawn – fine, lightweight and crisp, traditionally made from cotton or linen
Mulmul – fine cotton or synthetic fabric, slightly heavier than muslin
Poplin – medium weight with a fine weft rib
Velvet – dense cut pile which is very soft and luxurious
Taffeta – smooth, crisp and transparent
Silk – luxuriously smooth, elegant and strong

How is it manufactured?

Woven fabric is constructed of a weft and a warp. They are made on either a hand weaving loom or on a power weaving loom.

There are 3 types of woven fabric:

Plain weave fabric – here, the warp and the weft are aligned, so that they create a simple and characteristic criss-cross pattern. This is a strong and durable weave which is used for furnishings, interiors and fashion.
Satin weave fabric – a complex arrangement of warp and weft yarns which allows longer float threads across either the weft or the warp. This long float of threads means that when the light hits it, it is reflected, creating a smooth, shiny surface which is known as satin.
Twill weave fabric – here, the crossings of weft and warp are counterbalanced to create a charming diagonal pattern on the face of the fabric. This is a strong weave which drapes well and is most commonly used for making jeans and jackets as well as interiors such as curtains.

Purposes of woven fabric

Woven fabrics are often used in sewing, for making items such as clothing and furnishings as well as items including woven fabric labels, hospital gowns, surgical tape, banners, tents, umbrellas and lots more. This is a versatile and highly useful fabric which has a wide range of purposes and end uses.

Properties

Woven fabrics are treated differently to knitted fabrics. As the yarns are woven together, the edges can unravel or fray relatively easily. They therefore need to be finished with a zigzag stitch for a simpler finish or a serger for a more professional finish.

Fabrics made from weaving are generally tauter and have a crisper handle than knitted fabrics. This makes them perfect for making pleats.

Some other properties include:

Tiny criss-cross pattern
Taut
Symmetrical
Same weave fabrics may vary by yarn size, twist, fibre, count, design or finish
Strong
Can be classified as domestic or industrial
Characterised by the thickness of the yarn
Can be easily cut into different shapes
Woven materials with more fabric count keeps shape well
Low fabric count materials are less durable and prone to snag or stretch

Advantages of woven fabric

Woven fabrics are widely available; you can purchase a huge range of woven fabric online, in a variety of weaves and finishes. Because there are 3 different types of woven fabric, there is a huge variety of uses for this kind of material, including clothing, soft furnishings and industrial.

Clothing made from woven fabrics are made to be sturdy. They cannot be stretched and don’t overly shrink, so woven materials have a great deal of longevity. Many heavy-duty fabrics are made from weaves, thanks to their strength and durability.

Woven fabrics offer a crisp and distinguished look and can add structure to an outfit making it appear more luxurious and high-end.

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Fabrics

Custom Woven Fabric

Rated ‘Excellent’

1-2 Days Production

Exclusive Discounts

Speedy delivery

Paris Chiffon

Pima Lawn 100% Cotton

Fashion Crepe

Peached Poly Sheeting

Portobello Canvas

Crystal Voile Cotton Silk

Real Silk Satin

Silk Impression

Soft Velvet

Velvet Shimmer

Lino 100% Linen

Silk Crepe de Chine

Oilcloth Matte

Summer Breeze Viscose

Wool Silk Fabric

Vea Organic Cotton Satin

Cosmic Warp Satin

Canvas 500

Archway Brushed Twill

Canvas 300

Chenille

Cotton Satin

Cotton Twill

Crepe de Chine

Organic Cotton Poplin

Volando Voile

Voille de Ville

Poly Twill

Trafalgar Twill

Towelling

Taffeta

Suede Vision

Silk Sensation

Ripstop

Poly Georgette

Panama Flo

Organza

Linden Waterproof

Nautica Peached Splash Proof

Mulmul Soft Muslin

Monroe Satin

Mayfair Herringbone Weave

Lucent Satin

Gaia Eco Recycled

Ella Waterproof

Duchess Satin

Dorchester Linen Look

Cotton Linen

Silk Twill

ChiChi Furnishing Velour

Organic Cotton Canvas

Blackout Fabric

Sailor's Canvas

Silk Georgette

Stiff Translucent Fabric

Cottage Cotton Slub

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Wholesale

Students

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What is woven fabric?

How is it manufactured?

Purposes of woven fabric

Properties

Advantages of woven fabric