Calico Fabric
Welcome to our Calico Fabric collection. Celebrated for its versatility and durability, calico is a wonderfully natural, unbleached cotton fabric that offers both quality and value. Ideal for a multitude of projects, from dressmaking and home furnishings to textile crafts and toiles, our calico fabric range is perfect for both professionals and hobbyists alike. Dive into our collection and find the ideal calico for your next creative endeavour, backed by our promise of fast UK delivery and excellent customer service.
Calico is a natural, unbleached cotton fabric, known for its versatility and robustness. This plain-woven textile is lightweight yet durable, making it an excellent choice for numerous applications. One of its key benefits is its affordability, coupled with its suitability for dyeing, painting, and printing, which makes it a favourite among crafters and designers.
Use Cases
Calico is incredibly versatile, lending itself to a variety of uses:
- Dressmaking: Ideal for creating toiles (test versions of a garment) before cutting more expensive fabric.
- Crafts: Perfect for embroidery, appliqué, and patchwork due to its sturdy nature.
- Home Decor: Used for making mock-ups of upholstery, curtains, and cushions.
- Educational Tools: Often used in schools for art projects due to its affordability and ease of use.
Cleaning and Care
Calico is relatively easy to care for:
- Washing: Machine washable at a moderate temperature, it withstands repeated laundering well.
- Drying: Can be tumble dried on a low setting, though air drying is recommended to preserve the fabric's natural texture.
- Ironing: Should be ironed while slightly damp for the best results.
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent fading and deterioration.
Calico’s natural simplicity and adaptability make it a staple fabric for both professional and personal textile projects. Explore our collection to find the perfect calico fabric for your next creation.
