The fibres themselves may vary in weight and texture as they are spun into thread. This may mean that a lower thread count combined with a fatter thread ends up with the same cotton percentage as a higher thread count using a light weight thread.
This in turn can affect the texture of the surface. Chunkier more spaced thread will give more texture while lots of small threads will give a smoother finish.
All these elements affect the feel of your fabric the way it moves and the way it washes.
This is all before you get to the application of any design to the surface of the fabric. The printing and finishing process can again change the way a fabric feels.
So how do you avoid this?
When it comes to your core staples like your solid colours and your ribbing. Its best to find a fabric you like and stick with it. We stock a range of solid fabrics because we know not everyone likes the same feel and structure. This way you can choose the one you like and select the colours you need from within that range and get consistency every time.
What about prints?
On the whole if you are used to using 95/5 jersey then they’ll all be suitable for your project, but the feel my vary.
If its important to you to know exactly how it will feel then the best way to be sure is to order a sample. We will cut it from the bolt for you. This means you can hold it in your hands and know you are getting the quality you need.
If you prefer to come and hold the fabrics on the bolts then look out for our open days where you can see all the fabrics and compare them to make your ideal choice.
Local shoppers: You can also look out for our open days where you can come visit us in person.
