Suedes, Vinyls & Pleather

Can I purchase suede, vinyls and pleather at Spotlight?

Yes, you can! You will find a wide range of vinyl, pleather, polyester, leatherette, butter suede and suede bonded fur fabrics for a huge variety of applications including sewing, craft and interior projects. All fabrics are available by the metre, but widths vary, so be careful to check individual fabric descriptions to find the exact details for each product.

What can I do with vinyl fabrics?

Vinyl fabric is very versatile. It can be wiped clean, so it is ideal for upholstery projects that may get dirty, such as kids furniture, dining room chairs, tablecloths, bar stool seats, and much more. It also makes great shopping bags, and can be fashioned into rainwear, wash bags and other useful items. Vinyl can also be used in interior design projects to cover walls, be stretched over wood like canvas, or made into storage bags.

Why buy pleather or leatherette?

If you want the look and feel of leather, but do not want to spend too much money, these imitation fabrics can often be a great alternative. Use them to make clothes, upholstery items of furniture, or use for many different craft projects including bags, files, cushions and more. Pleather and leatherette are available by the metre in a variety of colours here at Spotlight.

What is suede bonded fur?

This is an ideal material to make jackets, slippers, hats or coats. The fabric has a soft furry feel on one side and a smooth suede-like feel on the other side, and is available in various colours including tan, ivory, grey and chocolate. It is 150cm wide and is available by the metre. You can finish your clothing item with fur trim, also available here at Spotlight.

What else is available in the range?

This range also includes some interesting and unusual metallic fabrics, including an animal pattern, crocodile pattern and mesh pattern, ideal if you are looking for something a little bit different! Use it for costumes, bags, even interior projects.

Does Spotlight sell many different styles of fabrics?

Yes, you can find hundreds of different fabrics here at Spotlight. As well as the normal fabrics, such as cotton, linen, polyester, wool, satin, silk etc., there are also many different specialty fabrics including faux furs, leathers, suedes and animal fabrics, sequinned fabrics, lace, tulle, mesh, stretch fabrics and more. In addition to dressmaking and tailoring fabrics, you will also find heavier fabrics on offer for making curtains and blinds, as well as upholstery and other interior design fabrics. Craft fabrics, general purpose fabrics and towelling fabrics are also included, as are special fabrics including waterproof fabrics, thermal linings, muslin, hessian and others.