Fabric for Fashion

Fabric for Fashion: The Swatchbook is a one-of-a-kind resource and an essential companion for fashion students, designers, textile professionals, and crafters.

Featuring 142 fabric swatches and yarn samples, this bestselling reference book allows you to see, touch, and compare a wide range of textiles, making it the perfect tool for understanding fabric properties and selecting the right fabric for your project.

A trusted industry resource for over 15 years, Fabric for Fashion: The Swatchbook includes the most recognised and widely used fabric types, encouraging users to consider not only aesthetics but also structure, handle, drape, weight, and performance. The collection covers natural fibres such as cotton, silk, wool, and linen, alongside a wide variety of man-made and alternative plant-based fibres, including bamboo and hemp.

Each swatch is accompanied by detailed information on:


Fibre composition

Fabric construction and fabrication methods

Weight and performance characteristics

Yarn structures and windings


Designed to build a practical understanding of textiles, the book helps fashion designers, makers, and crafters select the most appropriate fabrics based on both raw materials and manufacturing processes.

The ultimate hands-on bestselling guide to fabrics, helping you make confident and informed textile choices.