Coloured Fabrics

A splash of colour can just be what is needed to liven up your project, whether you are undertaking a dressmaking or a quilting project, Whaleys have a range of coloured loom state fabrics in a number of textile materials from Dupion Silk to Silesia Cotton.

Whaleys Bradford is a UK leading provider of loom state fabric, we stock an extensive range of high-quality, affordable fabrics available to purchase by the metre.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Coloured Fabrics

Below are some of the most frequently asked questions from our customers about Coloured Fabrics. If your question isn't covered here, please contact us.

  • Piece-dyed fabric is woven first and dyed afterwards in a single colour, giving a uniform shade. Yarn-dyed fabric uses pre-dyed yarns to create stripes and checks where the colour goes right through. Printed fabric has the design applied to the surface, with the back usually paler.

  • Most coloured fabrics fade gradually with sunlight, washing, and friction. Reactive dyes on cotton hold up well, while some printed colours fade faster. Fabrics for outdoor use are often made with UV-stable dyes for longer life.

  • Colour-fastness measures how well a fabric holds its colour under washing, light, rubbing, and perspiration. It’s graded on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being most resistant to fading. Specifications often list a grade so you can compare options.

  • Yes, even within the same product, colour can vary slightly between dye lots. If you need a consistent colour across a large project or repeat order, request fabric from the same dye lot and ask for current swatches before committing.

    See our coloured fabrics range