Lycra is just another name or brand name for spandex. It is used to designate fabrics for swimwear, sportswear or dancewear. These are usually made of polyamide with an elastane content of 18 to 25 percent. This makes them very elastic and snuggles up to the shape of the body.

Discover the versatility and elegance of our woven viscose fabric, the perfect companion for your creative sewing projects. This high-quality fabric is characterized by its soft, flowing texture and natural sheen, which adds a luxurious touch to any garment. Contrary to popular belief, viscose is not a purely synthetic...

Coarsely ribbed corduroy velvet – ideal for home decor and furniture upholstery, but also for trendy bags and fashionable clothing. This beautifully shimmering and velvety-soft wide corduroy impresses with its structure, great appearance, durability, and longevity. Wanja has excellent abrasion resistance with a Martindale value of > 90,000 cycles (for...

Jersey, also known as tricot, is a knitted cotton fabric, usually with a percentage of elastane. Its light and soft feel makes it the most commonly used fabric for T-shirts. It can also be used to sew sweatpants, hats, dresses, and much more.

This cuff is significantly lighter than the solid ones. It's ideal for delicate edging or shirt necklines. The cuff is nicely stretchy but also retains its shape. It's ideal for thinner fabrics like jersey or viscose.

French terry, also known as summer sweat, is a stretchy fabric. Unlike other fabrics, it is not knitted or woven, but rather warp-knitted. This creates the typical looped texture on the inside. The fabric drapes softly and is very comfortable to wear; it is slightly firmer and has a better grip than jersey. French terry is perfect for sweatpants or hoodies.

Sweat fabrics are knitted fabrics and consist of intertwined loops. Unlike other knitted fabrics, such as jersey, sweat fabric has an additional thread knitted into the reverse side, which is then roughened. This makes the reverse side nice and cozy and warm. The fabric drapes softly and is very comfortable to wear; it is firmer and has a better grip than jersey. Sweat is perfect for...

Laminated or coated fabrics are printed cotton fabrics whose printed side is subsequently made water-repellent with a thin acrylic or PVC coating. PVC-coated fabrics usually have a smooth surface and are stronger and thicker than acrylic-coated oilcloths. The advantages of both fabrics are that they are water-repellent and durable. The fabric edges don't fray and therefore don't need...