When we buy our clothes, we want them to last more than a season, to be strong enough to move about in, to keep their colour, and we want to love wearing them. This comes down to just one thing: the fabric our clothes are made from.
Why is fabric important in fashion?
The fabric a designer chooses can dictate the fit, style, look, popularity, and impact on the environment.
Choosing clothes made from the right type of fabric will make us feel good about wearing them. The right fabric makes our clothes last, and means that we can wash our clothes again and again and they'll still look and fit great.
The right fabric also helps make the fashion industry more sustainable. Eco friendly clothing is something that we are investing in to support our environment, people, and communities.
WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON FABRICS USED IN CLOTHING?
Most clothes on the high-street are made from 8 fabrics:
Canvas | Canvas is a heavy duty fabric used for bags and shoes.
Cashmere | Cashmere is a lightweight fabric with heat retaining properties. It's used to make warm, cosy jumpers and scarves.
Cotton | Cotton's a soft, durable, breathable material used in t-shirts, bedding, dresses, joggers, and more. 100% of the cotton we use at FatFace is sustainably sourced.
Denim | Denim is breathable and durable, and used for jeans, shirts and jackets.
Leather | Leather is durable, made from treated animal hide, and used in jackets, gloves, and uniforms. By 2025, FatFace leather will come from eco-friendly tannery, LWG.
Linen | Linen is breathable and strong and is most commonly used in shorts and dresses. 100% of the linen in FatFace products will be from sustainable sources by 2025.
Polyester | Polyester is wrinkle-free and water-repelling. That's why it's used to make sportswear and coats. All FatFace products that contain polyester fabric will be sourced from recycled polyester by 2025.
Silk | Silk is absorbent and breathable but delicate. It's used in scarves and dresses.
