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.

This outdoor fabric, or backpack fabric, is versatile. It's water and dirt repellent, making it ideal for backpacks, bags, utility pouches, and much more. This outdoor-friendly fabric has a light texture, is robust, and completely durable. The fabric has a good texture and sews very well.

Woven cotton, or colloquially simply cotton, is a non-stretch fabric suitable for all kinds of basics. Whether for pillows, accessories, skirts, shirts, bed linen, light curtains, or currently also popular for beeswax wraps or masks, woven cotton is extremely versatile.

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.

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.