Lining Fabric

Lining Fabric is often used in clothes production and for home furnishings such as curtains. At Whaley’s, we have 15 Lining fabrics varying in colour. From Sateen cotton lining fabric to black twill lining fabric each fabric has its own qualities making it better suited to different requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lining Fabric

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

  • Lining is a secondary fabric used inside garments, bags, and curtains, sitting against the body or hidden behind the main fabric. Its purpose is to improve drape, hide construction, and reduce friction. Common fibres include polyester, viscose, acetate, cotton, and silk.

  • Match the lining to the main fabric and intended use. The lining should be lighter or similar in weight, with a similar care profile. Slippery linings such as viscose or acetate help garments slide on and off, while cotton lining suits casual or breathable garments.

  • Standard curtain lining is plain cotton or polyester that improves drape and protects the face fabric from sunlight. Thermal lining has a heavier coated finish that reduces heat loss. Blackout lining has a tightly woven core or foam coating that blocks light almost entirely.

  • No, lining fabrics include cotton, silk, and viscose alongside the more common polyester and acetate. Natural-fibre linings are more breathable but more prone to wrinkling. Synthetic linings are more affordable, slipperier, and more colourfast.

    See our Lining fabric product range