What is cotton jersey knit fabric?

Cotton jersey knit is a type of fabric where yarns are knit using a single needle with an interlocking pattern resulting in a soft and stretchy fabric. There are two types of jersey knit fabric, standard and double-knit. Standard knit jersey is a one layer fabric; one side is soft and smooth, while the other side has a textured raised surface. Double-knit jersey is when two single knit jersey fabrics are knitted together, resulting in both sides being soft. Cotton jersey knit is a jersey fabric made primarily from cotton.

What is the percent of cotton in cotton jersey knit fabric?

Cotton is a popular fiber used in jersey knit fabrics; however any fiber can be used or mixed together to achieve different qualities. For example, cotton can be blended with spandex to increase stretch and durability. Our cotton jersey knit fabric is 95% cotton and 5% spandex.

How does cotton jersey knit fabric feel?

Cotton jersey knit fabric is known for being soft, stretchy, and breathable. When blending fibers together, the properties of the fabric will change. For example, a jersey knit fabric containing cotton will be more soft and breathable than a jersey knit fabric containing polyester.

How is cotton jersey fabric knit made?

Cotton jersey fabric is made by knitting yarns using a single needle with an interlocking pattern. There are two types of jersey knit fabric: standard and double-knit. Standard knit jersey is a one layer fabric; one side is soft and smooth, while the other side has a textured raised surface. Double-knit jersey is when two single knit jersey are knitted together, resulting in two soft sides. Cotton is a popular fiber used in jersey knit fabrics; however any fiber can be used or mixed together to achieve different qualities. Cotton can also be blended with spandex to increase stretch and durability. For more information on the fabric manufacturing process, click here, to check out our blog.

How to sew cotton jersey knit fabric?

Cotton jersey fabric is easy to use for crafts and projects. When sewing cotton jersey fabric, it is recommended to use a rounded ballpoint needle so no tears are made in the fabric when sewing. Additionally using a zig zag stitch will allow for more elasticity. Check out our blog for a cotton jersey fabric DIY cutoff cropped hoodie sewing tutorial.

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Name: Cotton Jersey
Brand: Fabric Wholesale Direct
SKU: SV573672
Price: 14.0 CAD
Availability: InStock
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