Quilted fabrics its composition and uses

Quilted fabrics come in a variety of styles, colours, materials and weights, all providing many both practical and stylistic qualities. Quilted fabrics are fabrics composed of wadding sandwiched between two layers of outer materials to form one thick and durable fabric. Various different types of waddings offer different levels of heat retention; the wadding often varies in weight and thickness and is held in place by stitching that covers both the outer fabric and the wadding.

Quilted fabric satin double sided
Quilted fabric satin double sided
Quilted suede fabric
Quilted suede fabric

Composition and styles

UK manufactured Quilted fabrics are quality assured to ensure that whatever their uses they maintain strength and are long lasting. The wide selection of quilted fabrics that we offer have a variety of uses in home improvement, clothing, furnishings, accessories and upholstery due to the wide range of qualities that they possess.

The high quality quilted fabrics we offer have a long list of beneficial properties which make them perfect for many projects and products. We provide fabrics with wadding weights varying from 50g to 300g per square metre, all of which provide effective insulation and heat retention. The fact that our quilted fabrics are UK quality assured also gives them extra durability, as well as excellent shape retention and a long lasting finish. As well as the variety of practical properties they possess, our selection of quilted fabrics that we stock have many beautiful and fashionable aesthetic qualities making them ideal for use on design orientated projects. Our quilted fabrics also come with varying stitch styles, all of which provide long lasting strength to each fabric. Most of the quilted fabrics that we stock have the classic diamond and double diamond quilting provide a durable finish and traditional look. Additionally we stock quilted fabrics with more unique and rare quilting such as straight line quilting and box quilting, along with quilting with other unique stitch types. Our stock of quilted fabric also comes in a wide variety of materials, including more lustrous fabrics such as satin along with more stiff durable cotton, polycotton and viscose. We also stock quilted faux fur, leather and suede, along with high gloss PVC and printed fabrics in our diverse range, proving we have a quilted fabric for any occasion or use.

Quilted fabric two tone viscose lining
Quilted fabric two tone viscose lining
Quilted water resistant overlap design 4oz
Quilted water resistant overlap design 4oz

Uses of Quilted fabrics

In terms of uses for our quilted fabrics, the possibilities are extremely varied from clothing, furniture, sportswear and even upholstery. For example, our range of faux suede and leather would be perfect for applying to car upholstery but could also be used to make stylish and practical clothing such as quilted jackets. Our range of waterproof quilted fabrics such as our PVC are also perfect for use on clothing due to its practical qualities that protect the wearer from the elements. However they can also be applied to other projects such as outdoor furnishings and pet accessories. We also stock fabrics perfect for use on baby furnishings and bedding, including our quilted faux fur and variety of vibrantly printed cotton and polycotton.

Quilted fabrics as a whole have an excess of uses in general, including equestrian products, both indoor and outdoor furniture, car boot liners, bedding and furniture covers, making them perfect for many uses and an essential to countless everyday projects.

Jacket styles for women
Jacket styles for women (Sundari C, Flickr)

 

 

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