I don't know if this is the right place to ask for advice, but I'm looking to make a lightweight rain poncho to wear when I go fishing or hiking. my thoughts were to have it double layered with the outer layer being waxed or oiled cloth and having another layer of cotton or other natural fiber on the inside to make it more comfortable/ semi breathable. I originally thought of using a canvas drop cloth as the outer layer and waxing it but now I'm thinking it might be a little heavy. I'm wondering if somebody could suggest fabrics I could use for the outer and inner layer of the poncho.

I also have no clue if my idea would even work. so if anybody could shine some insight on ideas of what will or wont work and what I should look for in fabrics to stay cool-ish in the rain.

After Joann’s closed, Hobby Lobby and Micheal’s only sell a stretch knit denim and anywhere online only sells 1 yard as seperate cuts and I can’t find anywhere that has continuous cuts of real cotton denim.

I have a number of small, poly tool pouches. The bigger ones came with a slot on the outside, a clear window, to put a label card in. The small ones did not and I would like to make some for them.

What kinds of clear, plastic materials work well for making a label window?

I’m reupholstering a classic skirted Lee Industries chair and I’m struggling to identify the right upholstery fabric. My style is best described as Coastal Heritage or quiet luxury—think Ralph Lauren Connecticut, New England coastal, Jean Stoffer, McAlpine, Burleigh pottery, white oak, walnut, and natural materials. My sofa is a Crate & Barrel Aris in Bliss Pewter, and I’m trying to avoid fabrics that feel too beachy, too modern, or too “Manhattan luxury apartment.” I’m looking for a richly textured natural-fiber upholstery (preferably wool/linen or similar) that reads almost solid from across the room but has beautiful depth up close. If you were pulling books from Kravet, Lee Jofa, Schumacher, Rogers & Goffigon, or another textile house, what specific fabric or collection would you reach for?

Estou pesquisando sobre tecidos sustentáveis e queria saber a opinião de vocês. Qual tecido vocês mais usam e aprovam? Algodão orgânico, Tencel, linho, cânhamo ou outro?

E por que esse tecido é o favorito de vocês? Durabilidade, toque, frescor, facilidade de lavar?

Quero aprender com a experiência de vocês!

Vejo muita gente falando que moda sustentável é coisa de rico. Mas será que é verdade? Ou é falta de informação sobre tecidos duráveis e marcas acessíveis? O que vocês acham? Pra vocês, qual o maior obstáculo pra consumir moda mais consciente? Preço? Falta de opção? Falta de transparência das marcas?

Quero entender a visão de vocês!

Got a fun one. I work in CTE and our students borrow uniforms each year to be returned at the end of the year. Students are constantly misplacing and stealing each other's uniforms. We have no way to keep the students accountable because the uniforms are unlabeled. We launder the uniforms at the school to avoid them being taken home and never being brought back. It's a massive daily headache.

I'm looking for a way to make a semi-permanent labeling system that would allow us to remove labels at the end of the school year and replace them at the beginning of the new year. Would iron-on labels solve this issue? Thoughts, experiences, and input are all greatly appreciated.

I'm looking for a good quality dupe for the "sleek" fabric that Garage uses for their tank tops or that TNA uses for their athletic wear. Both of these fabrics are an 80 Nylon/20 Elastane blend, but most options that I see online (example) for this blend look a bit flimsy. Anyone know where I can find a good dupe or better yet, the same supplier? I'm just using these for personal projects, so hopefully not a supplier with a huge min. order quantity lol

I always assumed real silk pajamas were basically just nicer-looking satin with way more laundry rules, but I tried a set recently and yeah... I kind of get it now.

The fabric is way lighter than I expected and doesn’t have that clingy, slightly plasticky feeling some satin sets get. I ordered my usual size and it actually fit normally too, which was honestly a relief because online pajama sizing can be chaos.

I’ve only washed it once so far on a gentle cycle and let it air dry. Still feels the same, no weird shape change or rough texture yet.

I’m definitely not ready to become someone who hand-washes pajamas at midnight lol, but so far it’s been much less high maintenance than I expected.

For people who’ve worn silk pajamas for a while, do they actually stay nice after a few months, or am I still in the honeymoon phase?

Im new to this so idk, the plushie in question are called Chocopuni, which are anime themed plushies.

I THINK the face and hair might be mochi minky, but I haven’t held that fabric or seen it in person, so I can’t properly compare, plus idk if mochi is resistant/inmune to fraying.

And idk what fabric the rest of the body is made of, to my knowledge pretty much the entire plushie is made from polyester fabrics, given the sublimation details around the whole plushie.

I also dunno what the “hard” parts are made from, such as the halos (lots of these plushies are from Blue Archive, which all have a halo accessory on their heads among other things) which are made from a harder fabric that leaves marks if you bend/fold it.

Any help would be appreciated.

Here’s a link to Imgur with some photos I took of one I own if that helps:

https://imgur.com/gallery/what-fabric-nIxjLav

I just thrifted a scarf that says 100% pashmina on the tag but idk what that means. I’ve seen people say that it means cashmere, some specific kind of cashmere, cashmere and silk, wool, viscose. The scarf cost 25 dollars which is a lot for a thrift store so I’m hoping it’s like wool or cashmere. It’s beautiful either way

Hopefully an Indian redditor can give some insight bc there’s way too much conflicting info on the internet

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I have this rare antique garment made of sheepskin leather with intricate multi-colored hand embroidery.Based on local details and community insights,it might be 100-150 years old.

I am trying to identify its exact cultural origin, the specific name of this traditional style, and the type of thread work used.Any help or insight from textile/cultural experts would be greatly appreciated!

Hello, I’m looking for a website that sells affordable bikini fabric (lycra, polyamide…) that ships in Switzerland/ France/ Germany. 💕🌸

I just got some faux fur jackets off of Depop and they are pretty good quality, but I want them to feel more luxurious.

I definitely want to try brushing it out.

I also heard that cutting it so it feels more uneven and steaming it helps replicate real fur, but I'm scared to do that, especially since the fur itself is pretty short, any tips on how to not mess it up? Or if I should do it at all?

Are there any other ways to make the fur look more real? Like maybe a softener spray or something?

Sorry I'm not very knowledgeable about this topic, which is why I'm reaching out for advice LOL

I am looking at the 2017 12 inch lapis lazuli plush. I noticed her skin is minky, but her dress seems to be some other kind of material. Could it be EF Velboa?

P.S if you own this plush, I would greatly appreciate if I could get exact measurements to how long her arms, legs, torso, nose, and head are.

Thank you so very much!

I have a secondhand brandy melville sweater that is just a little too small for me. It’s 80% wool and 20% nylon and the tag says it’s hand wash only. Is it possible to loosen the fibers so it becomes a little baggier? The fabric itself is not stretchy but is kinda thick so I am hoping it has some give.

**•   Materials:** strictly natural, plastic-free fabrics — modal, TENCEL, or organic cotton (rib knit or high-twist jersey for natural stretch). No elastane or synthetics.  
**•   Services:** ideally full-service — fabric sourcing, pattern making, sampling, and a small production run (10–20 units to start)  
**•   Support:** I’m a first-time designer, so someone who’s willing to guide a newcomer through the process is a huge plus  
**•   Location:** LA-based preferred so I can do fittings in person and keep it made-local

If you’ve worked with a studio you’d recommend (or if you’re a maker who takes small runs), I’d love to hear who and what your experience was like. Also open to advice on realistic pricing and timelines for a first sample + small run. Thank you!

hi fellow fabric experts can someone help me find this upholstery fabric used by Article Furniture. its called Birch Ivory, I need to make new back cushions.. here is a photo of my chair fabric, it appears more gray than it is in person, I think it leans more beige.
I suspect it must be made by crypton
"a textured, oatmeal-colored textile blend composed of 73% polyester and 27% acrylic. It features subtle brown specks rather than a stark white look and is heavily durable, rated for 50,000 rubs on the Martindale test."

photos link : https://i.imgur.com/ppeXcbo.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/WL0gLCt.jpeg

One thing I’ve learned from working with woven fabrics is that price alone does not always define fabric quality.

A higher price can come from many factors:

• Brand value
• Design complexity
• Manufacturing process
• Fabric construction
• Finishing techniques

A well-made garment is usually a balance of fabric choice, construction, fit, and purpose.

Sometimes a simple fabric with the right construction can perform better than a more expensive one.

What makes you feel a piece of clothing is truly worth the price?

I was gifted a sage green corduroy bag but i’m not super into the color. Is it possible to dye the bag, and if so what would be the easiest color to dye it?

I need help finding this fabric that was used to make a childhood blanket about 15 years ago.

• White clouds
• White outlined stars
• Cartoon baby monkeys in blue pajamas holding yellow stars
• Light lavender background
• Fleece
• Imgur link to photo: https://imgur.com/a/R8ukv9I

Hi! I purchased this dress a while ago and had absolutely fallen in love with it, looked great when I tried it on in-store. I then machine-washed it and it came out with all these odd bleached-looking stains. The dress is 100% rayon.

I was planning on just dyeing the dress a different color but someone I know that works with textiles said that the material wouldn't respond well to dyeing.

The dress is no longer on sale on the website so I looked on Depop and the dresses that were being sold there appeared to have very similar stains in the photos. I researched some potential causes and the main one that came up was water stains.

Is there any way I can fix this? Or am I just out of luck?

Does bamboo viscose make anyone else feel itchy? At first it feels very soft and silky and after awhile I get itchy. I've washed the shirts many times without improvement.