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Rachid - Twisted double pilot - Black

Content: 1.52 m² (€13.15 / 1 m²)

Sample price: €1.00
€19.99
Phytex - abrasion resistant & water repellent

Content: 1.5 m² (€9.33 / 1 m²)

Sample price: €1.00
€13.99
Oeko-Tex® Sunfield - Extra width 262cm - Natural

Content: 2.62 m² (€5.72 / 1 m²)

Sample price: €1.00
€14.99
6135 fabric blend

Content: 1.44 m² (€4.16 / 1 m²)

Sample price: €1.00
€5.99
Quadrato damask fabric

Content: 3 m² (€6.66 / 1 m²)

Sample price: €1.00
€19.99
Kinza - 3-layer softshell with wool, Schoeller® - Navy

Content: 1.5 m² (€19.99 / 1 m²)

Sample price: €1.00
€29.99
Worker - Ripstop 5x5 mm

Content: 1.52 m² (€8.55 / 1 m²)

Sample price: €1.00
€12.99
Blocker - UV protective fabric UPF 50+ (white)

Content: 1.5 m² (€8.66 / 1 m²)

Sample price: €1.00
€12.99
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Peyton - Elasticated denim jeans - Black

Content: 1.49 m² (€8.05 / 1 m²)

Sample price: €1.00
€11.99 €19.99 (40.02% saved)
Tony - 4-Way-Stretch - Trouser fabric

Content: 1.26 m² (€13.48 / 1 m²)

Sample price: €1.00
€16.99
Liesel - fabric for flags / banners / decoration (white)

Content: 1.5 m² (€6.66 / 1 m²)

Sample price: €1.00
€9.99
Selwyn - Genuine Denim - Elastic - Black

Content: 1.5 m² (€7.99 / 1 m²)

Sample price: €1.00
€11.99
Florean - Merino Double Face Jersey - Oversized 167cm - Grey Melange / Dark Blue

Content: 1.67 m² (€10.77 / 1 m²)

Sample price: €1.00
€17.99
Winnie - Thermal jeans double fabric - Black

Content: 1.48 m² (€13.51 / 1 m²)

Sample price: €1.00
€19.99
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Double weave Jordania - Jacquard with floral motif

Content: 1.37 m² (€4.37 / 1 m²)

Sample price: €1.00
€5.99 €19.99 (70.04% saved)
Fine cord

Content: 1.41 m² (€7.09 / 1 m²)

Sample price: €1.00
€9.99
Egon - 4-Way Stretch Trouser Fabric - Black

Content: 1.38 m² (€12.31 / 1 m²)

Sample price: €1.00
€16.99
Cotton fabric Flower subtle

Content: 1.44 m² (€6.94 / 1 m²)

Sample price: €1.00
€9.99
Cima - Cotton Ripstop - Dark Navy

Content: 1.56 m² (€8.33 / 1 m²)

Sample price: €1.00
€12.99
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Öko-Tex® Sun Cotton UPF 50+

Content: 1.6 m² (€6.24 / 1 m²)

Sample price: €1.00
€9.99 €13.99 (28.59% saved)
Hella - Fine linen, summer linen, OEKO-TEX® linen-cotton fabric

Content: 1.36 m² (€7.35 / 1 m²)

Sample price: €1.00
€9.99
Naima - Iron fixation - Grey

Content: 0.88 m² (€7.94 / 1 m²)

Sample price: €1.00
€6.99
Franz - Garment Velvet / Cotton Velvet

Content: 1.5 m² (€19.99 / 1 m²)

Sample price: €1.00
€29.99
Junis - Cotton Fleece - Navy

Content: 1.62 m² (€10.49 / 1 m²)

Sample price: €1.00
€16.99

Cotton fabrics by the metre

Hardly any other natural fibre forms the basis for so many different types of fabric as cotton. From clothing to decorative fabrics and upholstery, an incredible range of textiles can be made from this miracle plant. We are happy to tell you a little more about the extraction, properties and care tips for cotton fabrics.


Production of cotton fibres

The natural fibres for cotton fabrics are extracted from the cotton plant, a shrub that grows from 25 cm to over 2 m high. 

As soon as the flowers growing on the plant have blossomed, so-called ovaries (fruit capsules) are formed. When this capsule finally bursts open, the typical picture of a fluffy white ball appears. These are up to 30 seeds, each with 2000 to 7000 seed hairs. These seed hairs are the cotton fibres, which can be between 15 mm and 50 mm long.

The white fibre tufts are harvested either by hand or by machine. After drying the harvested fibre tufts, the seed hairs are separated from the seeds in ginning machines. The fibres are further processed into staple fibre yarns using the three-cylinder spinning process or the rotor spinning process.

In addition to pure cotton fabrics, the fibres are often blended with polyester, elastane, polyamide, viscose or modal to further improve or supplement various clothing physiological properties. This results in many different cotton fabrics, such as denimcorduroyvelvetmolletonnickijersey or even sweat.


Important properties

Due to the cavities and the pores of the fibres, air is trapped in the cotton fibre, which insulates and helps us regulate our body's climate. Breathable cotton fabrics are moderately warm.

In terms of moisture, cotton has good properties. Up to 20% of the fibres' own weight can be absorbed in vapour-like liquid before the textile feels damp. Liquid in drop form is absorbed quickly and the fabric also only starts to drip when more than 60% of its own weight in water has been absorbed. There is hardly any electrostatic charging because the fibres constantly hold some moisture. 

Due to their fineness and softness, cotton fabrics are very skin-friendly and comfortable to wear. 

Pure cotton fabrics have very little elasticity and therefore tend to crease. However, they can withstand higher abrasion as they have good abrasion resistance and durability.

Inspiration for your next cotton sewing project:

  • Garments such as trousers, jeans, skirts, dungarees, dresses, blouses, shirts, blazers, jackets, T-shirts or jumpers.
  • Casual and work wear
  • Accessories such as scarves or caps
  • Bed linen, pillowcases
  • Table linen (tablecloths, place mats or napkins)
  • Curtains and drapes
  • Decorations of all kinds
  • Upholstery fabrics


Care instructions

Pure cotton fabrics without finishes are generally boil-proof in the first instance. However, as such high temperatures are rarely necessary for cleaning, we recommend a normal 30° degree wash for light soiling. You can iron the fabric hot (iron 3 points) and it can also be dried in a tumble dryer.

The fabric can be bleached with chlorine if necessary. Dry cleaning is possible with the usual solvents (perchloroethylene, fluorocarbon).

In individual cases, however, it is always important to observe the care labels of the respective garments or fabrics, as finishing, fibre blends and different processing methods can result in very different care requirements.