soft shell

We would like to warmly welcome a new type of fabric that just arrived in our online shop: say hello to soft shell fabrics! From now on, and just in time to get ready for autumn and winter, you will find this kind of revolutionary textile material in our fabrics category. Our soft shell fabric, from Quality Textiles, is water resistant on one side, with a really soft material on the other. Therefore, it is very popular for sewing active wear and jackets for outdoor use, as it helps you keep dry and warm in cold damp weather.

Water resistance does have different degrees, though, and soft shell fabrics are not completely waterproof. They combine a certain degree of impermeability with another vital quality of these fabrics intended for high output activities and sports: breathability. This is the ability to absorb and release perspiration, which our bodies generate during physical activity. Our soft shell fabrics will protect you from light wind, while keeping you comfortable due to their being very breathable.

Soft shells are mainly used for outerwear, especially garments apt for mountaineering and snow sports, trekking, etc. However, they will no doubt be useful whenever you are active outdoors in a cold humid climate, to keep you or the kids comfortably warm and dry. Covers for tablets, laptops, and glasses are good creative projects where soft shell may be used. If you are especially interested in keeping your soft shell sewing project as water resistant as possible, remember to use polyester thread for the seams!

Check out the new soft shell fabrics we have!

colorful snail soft shell fabric in green

pale grey soft shell fabric with elephants

dark grey soft shell fabric with colorful dinosaurs

colorful forest animal soft shell fabric with foxes and birds

soft shell fabric in dark turquoise with colorful umbrellas

soft shell polka dot fabric in peach

brown soft shell melange fabric with skulls

soft shell fabric with ladybugs in grey

colorful butterfly soft shell fabric in pink

grey soft shell fabric with colorful classic race cars

solid lime green soft shell fabric

We are delighted to introduce our new European fabric provider, Quality Textiles! Some of their newest designs have just reached our kawaii shop and we couldn’t be more excited! No doubt many of you will fall in love at first sight with their very special patterns. They mostly feature animals and nature, but there are also some great fabrics for kids with vehicles, space motifs etc. We fell for these designs due to their unique cuteness, style and elegance.

Quality Textiles is a world-class textile company that comes from the Netherlands, and they do live up to their brand name, having been around the trade for more than half a century now, and presently operating in more than 50 countries. We are really happy indeed to count on them, and be able to offer their products to our great customers: if you like sewing, and enjoy great textile design, you will certainly benefit from this new addition to our chosen fabric providers. Also, many of their fabrics are Oeko-Tex certified!

Check out the many gorgeous Quality Textiles fabrics we now carry, do go take a look! As an appetizer, we have included below some images of their recently arrived designs. Their fabrics include stunning jersey knits and amazing soft shell fabrics, as well as canvas designs too, and some are even brightly adorned with shiny motifs in multicolored foil! Which are your favourites? Let us know!