PREVIEW: The Textile Knowledge Toolkit

Reading Vendor Fabric Labels

Choosing a beautiful fabric is only the beginning. Understanding the technical information provided by fabric vendors is essential to knowing whether that fabric will actually work for your project.

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to confidently read and interpret the specifications found on fabric labels and vendor listings—from width, repeats, and fiber content to abrasion ratings, backing, cleaning codes, end use, and more. You’ll also gain a better understanding of how fabric orientation and pattern matching impact yardage and fabrication.

Make more informed fabric selections, calculate yardage with greater accuracy, and communicate the details your workroom needs for a successful finished product.