Why choose 100% cotton? Cotton is almost pure Cellulose, with softness and breathability that have made it the world’s most popular natural fibre (Herodotus)
Beautiful fabrics last. Pure Cotton is a Natural fabric that develops its own character over time. Absorbent of moisture, chemical-free, durable and woven from the softest fibers, 100% cotton fabric offers luxury and comfort against your skin and throughout your home.
Is Quilting Cotton is Superior?
100% Cotton is considered the best type of fabric to use for quilting and sewing projects. Not any Cotton, but 100% Pure Quilting Cotton. Quilting Cotton is a sturdy, medium-weight, plain-weave fabric, that is designed for strength, and to withstand wear and tear and multiple washes. Traditionally, it was used for patchwork and quilting, and to create handmade quilts that were frequently washed. Today, it’s used as fashion and furnishing fabrics too. Also known as craft cotton, separating it from apparel cotton, which is used for garment-making.
What is the difference between Quilting Cotton and Ordinary Cotton?
Quality. Quilting cotton is a midweight, 100% cotton cloth, specifically manufactured and designed for use in the making of quilts. The main difference between regular cotton and quilting cotton is that quilting cotton has a tighter weave, higher quality and thread count, making it softer, stronger, more durable and less prone to fraying and distortion. Apparel cotton can be any made from any type of weave and weight and often includes blends with other fibres. Quilting cotton is usually crisper and has less drape than apparel cotton Fabrics.
Durability. Quilting cotton is made up of long staple cotton, that is, the length of the cotton fibre is 1.75″ (3.5cm) long and weighs around 140gsm / 4oz per yard. Normal Cotton weighs approx. 2oz – 3oz per yard. Quality Quilting Solids, like Kona® Cottons, weigh 4.3oz per yard, making it much sturdier to work with. Quilting Cotton is usually manufactured in a 44” (115cm) width. Some quilting fabric ranges come in a wider width of 108” (270cm), ideal for your Quilt Backings or wider projects, ensuring no joins or pattern matching and a classier finish.
Quilters swear by Quilting Cotton.
Why select Quilting Cotton Fabrics for your Quilts and sewing Projects?
Pure pleasure, sheer sumptuousness and exquisite elegance. Whatever your colour scheme, there’s a stunning fabric to match. Available in hundreds of different colours, prints and ranges, making it suitable for any style of quilt. Quilters find that patchwork and quilt pieces line up better and are much easier to manipulate, compared to other flimsier cotton fabrics. It frays less, and is strong and hard-wearing. Sewing and piecing with quilting cotton is incredibly easy. It’s easy to cut, seam and piece; doesn’t slip and slide, and irons so beautifully.
Versatile. Long staple Quilting Cotton Fabric, also known as Pima or Egyptian cotton and are stronger and more uniform than other cotton fibres; leaving less lint in your sewing machine. Popular with quilters, crafters, sewers and dressmakers alike. Ideal for quilting, clothing items, including shirts, dresses, skirts, baby clothes and nursery items, embroidery projects, table linen, home decor and soft furnishings.
How can you tell if cotton is 100% pure?
Burn Test for Cotton Fabric. The quickest way of checking if cloth is pure cotton or not, is to use the flame of a candle or a lighter and burn the edge. Cotton will not melt or curl away from the flame. on the other hand, Synthetic fabrics and Cotton combination fabrics will.
