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Custom Jersey Fabric

Jersey fabric is undoubtedly one of the most popular materials for apparel. Jersey knit fabric has so many great benefits and attributes, which you can read all about in our jersey guide.

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Jersey Stretch 160gsm

Lifestyle Recycled Poly Jersey

160gsm, stretchy, feels good on the skin. Ideal for gym tops, T-Shirts. Quick drying & slightly water absorbent.

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custom ponte jersey fabric

Ponte Jersey 260gsm

A beautiful heavy weight, double-knit jersey fabric. 260gsm with great sculpting properties.

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Soft Fashion Jersey Printing

Soft Fashion Jersey

Stretchy, lightweight jersey fabric which has a super-soft feel.

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Lifestyle Recycled Poly Jersey

Lifestyle Recycled Poly Jersey

Lifestyle Recycled Poly Jersey 160gsm.

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Chain Jersey knit fabric

Chain Jersey

Pique knitted jersey with chain mail surface texture detail. Heavy, 255gsm. Breathable with light sheen, great for clothing.

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bounce cotton jersey

Bounce Cotton Jersey

Enjoy all the fun of jersey with a cotton twist.

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Heavy Brushed Sweat Jersey

Heavy Brushed Sweat Jersey

Thick jersey, smooth to touch on one side. 260gsm. Soft brushed reverse. High detailed finish. Good for winter clothes.

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custom supima cotton jersey

Supima Cotton Candy Jersey

High specification cotton jersey with fantastic colour.

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Loopback Sweat Jersey fabric online

Loopback Sweat Jersey

White faced looped back jersey, similar to cotton sweat shirt style. 250gsm. Sharp, clear colours. Good for everyday clothes.

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loose knit jersey fabric

Loose Knit Jersey

5% elastane, good stretch and recovery, breathable, moisture-wicking, interesting random pattern knit, homespun effect, 185gsm

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Quilted Jersey Stretch

Quilted Jersey Stretch

Knitted Jersey with wadding layer for extra padding. 255gsm. Stamped diamond quilt effect. Water absorbent. Crafts, garments.

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soft shell jersey

Softshell Jersey

Technical jersey, 2 layers bonded together. Similar texture to Scuba. Soft, breathable. Punchy colours, brushed reverse. 350gsm

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Custom printed tencel jersey fabric

Tencel Cotton Jersey

This knit jersey is made with cotton, Tencel, and elastane.

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slub fabric jersey

Slub Jersey

140gsm, fashionable, slub construction, weft knitted, soft, stretchy, breathable, good drape, sharp print detail, strong colours.

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Custom Rox Sports Jersey

Rox Sports Jersey

250gsm heavy weight weft knitted sports jersey. Smooth, flat and breathable.

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custom Solange Soft Jersey Fabric

Solange Silky Jersey

A 215gsm weft-knitted single jersey. Fine rub detail to face. Good stretch on weft.

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custom loop back jersey

Loop Back Jersey

A poly-based fabric made of spun yarn with a tight-knit.

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Olympic Sports Jersey

Olympic Sports Jersey

A lightweight, breathable sportswear jersey with a microdot construction. Quick-drying, perfect for sports and athleisure.

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What is jersey fabric?

Jersey fabric is a weft-knitted fabric knitted by hand or machine. This fabric originates from one of the Channel Islands where it was originally used for making thick fisherman sweaters and “jerseys.” Jersey fabric continues to be a popular export from this area.

There are single-jersey fabrics which are knitted with a single set of needles on a single needle-bed of a weft-knitting machine, and double-jerseys which are knitted with 2 sets of needles on a double needle-bed weft-knitting machine.

Main types of jersey fabric:

  1. Viscose Jersey – this version has a 4-way stretch is very soft and drapes beautifully. Made from 100% viscose, it is popular for making party dresses, tops and skirts with. 
  2. Lycra Jersey – constructed of 80% polyester and 20% Lycra and is ideal for flowing dresses. 
  3. Double Knit Jersey – this can have a mix of spandex, polyester or viscose. Heavier in weight and great for winter clothing, such as cardigans, sweaters, and jumpers, thanks to its thickness and warmth.
Jersey knit fabric is stretchy, comfortable and light and is a popular fabric for a huge array of apparel. You can also buy jersey fabric online in a wide range of styles, thicknesses and weights.

How is it manufactured?

Jersey is an insulating and warm knitted fabric which is flexible and comfortable and is composed from 100% cotton or from a cotton/poly blend. It is either constructed from natural fibres, such as cotton, hemp, silk, bamboo, linen and wool, or synthetic fibres, such as polyester, nylon, rayon, acrylic and acetate.

Jersey can be knitted by hand or on a flat, circular knitting machine. The knits are constructed from the basic knitting stitch – each loop is drawn through the loop below it. The rows of loops create vertical lines on the face of the material and crosswire rows on the back. 

Purposes of jersey fabric

The main purposes of jersey is for clothing and apparel. Thanks to its myriad of attributes, this is a very popular choice of fabric when it comes to the everyday wardrobe.

This kind of knitted fabric is great for sewing clothing to wear on the top half of the body; for example:
  • T-shirts
  • Long sleeve t-shirts
  • Vests
  • Blouses
  • Jumpers
  • Sweatshirts
  • Pullovers
  • Tunics
  • Longline t-shirts
  • Fine sweaters

Properties

One of the most popular properties of jersey fabric is its brilliant stretchiness. It can stretch up to 25% along its grain. Clothing made from jersey knit fabric have plenty of give and allow the wearer to move easily. The fabric can cling to the body due to its ability to contract and expand.

Jersey tends to hang well on the body with a pleasing drape. If the fabric contains Spandex, it recovers very well when overstretched. The edges can also curl towards the right side – perpendicular to the grainline – and to the wrong side – along the selvedges.

Advantages of jersey fabric

Jersey is a knit fabric and as such it has the characteristics of other knitted fabrics, such as rib knit and interlock. It doesn’t unravel, wrinkle or crease as easily as woven materials and has a lot of built-in stretch.

Other advantages include the wide range of jersey choices available for individual projects which are accessible easily.

Jersey textiles are lightweight in comparison to other knitted fabrics and the fastest weft knit to produce. These advantages, along with its breathability, make jersey fabric a true joy to not only wear but to work with as well.