Interfacing Uses and Care
This reference table lists our current interfacings, their suitability for use and care instructions, with links to each product page.
Fusible interfacings - not suitable for use on fabrics with embellishments, textured finishes, open work or metallic finishes
Sew in interfacings - suitable for use with all fabric types Item
| Woven interfacings have a lengthwise and crosswise grain and are usually cut on the same grain line as the fabric, allowing the fabric to maintain its natural drape and feel. When cut on the bias woven interfacings will stretch. | |
| 899-411 | Light weight, 100% cotton - white - Fusible |
| Uses | Suitable for use in light weight clothing applications. |
| Care | 50° wash, medium iron, dry cleanable. |
| 915-412 | Medium weight, 100% cotton - white - Fusible |
| Uses | Suitable for both light weight and outer wear fabrics. |
| Care | 50° wash, medium iron, dry cleanable. |
| 1131 | Medium weight canvas, 60% cotton, 40% viscose - natural - Fusible |
| Uses | For use in outerwear fabrics requiring a structured look. Ideal for under collars in tailored garments. Use in craft applications to give lighter weight fabrics body and structure. |
| Care | 50° wash, medium iron, dry cleanable. |
| 1217 | Firm, 100% cotton - white - Sew In |
| Uses | For shirt collars and cuffs. |
| Care | 40° wash, cool iron, dry cleanable, tumble dry cool. |
| 1218 | Heavy weight hair canvas, 40% viscose, 31% cotton, 21% animal hair, 8% polyester - natural - Sew In |
| Uses | For use in outerwear and craft applications. Use in tailoring to provide support and structure to the chest area of jackets and coats, and in craft applications to give lighter weight fabrics firm support and structure. |
| Care | 50° wash, medium iron, dry cleanable. |
| Knitted interfacings are softer than the woven interfacings, and have more stretch both lengthwise and crosswise. Knitted interfacings can have an additional warp or weft thread to create more stability, making them particularly suited to tailoring, combining softness and stability to provide structure to a garment without compromising the drape or feel of the fabric. | |
| 916(w), 1408(b) | Weft insertion, 78% viscose, 22% polyester - white / black - Fusible |
| Uses | Suitable for use on all weights of fabrics. Provides structure in tailored garments while maintaining the drape and feel of fabrics. Used in speed tailoring. |
| Care | Dry clean only, medium iron. |
| Bi stretch - white/black - Fusible | |
| Uses | For use on very fine or stretch fabrics. |
| Care | 40° wash, medium iron, dry cleanable. |
| Non-woven interfacings are made from synthetic fibres bonded or felted together to create different weights. Non-woven interfacings have no grain, so pieces can generally be cut to minimise waste. However, care should be taken when laying out pattern pieces, as non-woven interfacings generally used for dressmaking are stable lengthwise but have a stretch crosswise which varies with the weight of interfacing. | |
| 423-404(w), 424-405(b) | Ultra soft light - white/black - Fusible |
| Uses | Suitable for use with polyester and light weight cottons, wool, and soft jacket fabrics. |
| Care | 50° wash, medium iron, dry cleanable. |
| 719-410 | Ultra soft medium - white - Fusible |
| Uses | Suitable for use with medium weight wool, wool blends, and jacket weight fabrics. |
| Care | 50° wash, medium iron, dry cleanable. |
| 428-409 | Ultra soft heavy – white - Fusible |
| Uses | Suitable for heavier weight outerwear fabrics, wool, and fabrics requiring a more structured look. |
| Care | 50° wash, medium iron, dry cleanable. |
| 1606(w), 1605(c) | Stitch reinforced, soft - white / charcoal - Fusible |
| Uses | Suitable for use on light to medium weight fabrics, use on front panels, lapels, collars, cuffs, and button bands. |
| Care | 50° wash, medium iron, dry cleanable. |
| 425-406(w), 426-407(b) | Medium, crisp handle - white/black - Fusible |
| Uses | Suitable for use with crisp cottons and cotton blends only. |
| Care | 50° wash, medium iron. |
| 427-408 | Firm - white - Fusible |
| Uses | Suitable for medium to heavier cotton and cotton blends for a firm handle, ideal for waistbands and shirt collars. |
| Care | 50° wash, hot iron. |
| 420-401(w), 419-400(c) | Light - white/charcoal - Sew In |
| Uses | Suitable for use with polyester, cotton, velvet and pile fabrics. |
| Care | 50° wash, medium iron, dry cleanable. |
| 421-402 | Medium - white - Sew In |
| Uses | Suitable for use with medium weight fabrics, corduroy and velvets. |
| Care | 50° wash, medium iron, dry cleanable. |
| 422-403 | Heavy - white - Sew In |
| Uses | Suitable for heavier outerwear fabrics, wool, tweeds and gabardine. |
| Care | 50° wash, medium iron, dry cleanable. |