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.

Viscose jersey impresses with its luxurious softness, excellent stretch, and flowing drape. Perfect for a variety of sewing projects, viscose jersey offers both comfort and style. Contrary to popular belief, viscose is not a purely synthetic fiber, but rather an industrially manufactured product made from natural...

Viscose jersey impresses with its luxurious softness, excellent stretch, and flowing drape. Perfect for a variety of sewing projects, viscose jersey offers both comfort and style. Contrary to popular belief, viscose is not a purely synthetic fiber, but rather an industrially manufactured product made from natural...

Sweat fabrics are knitted fabrics and consist of intertwined loops. Unlike other knitted fabrics, such as Jersey , sweat fabrics have 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 stronger and has a better grip than Jersey . Sweat is perfect for...

Sweat fabrics are knitted fabrics and consist of intertwined loops. Unlike other knitted fabrics, such as Jersey , sweat fabrics have 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 stronger and has a better grip than Jersey . Sweat is perfect for...

Viscose jersey impresses with its luxurious softness, excellent stretch, and flowing drape. Perfect for a variety of sewing projects, viscose jersey offers both comfort and style. Contrary to popular belief, viscose is not a purely synthetic fiber, but rather an industrially manufactured product made from natural...

Colorful fabrics from the new Hilco Spring/Summer 2025 collection!

I had the pleasure of designing many beautiful fabrics for the Hilco summer collection 2026.

I had the pleasure of designing many beautiful fabrics for the Hilco summer collection 2026.