COTTON JERSEY FABRIC INFORMATION

COTTON JERSEY FABRIC
INFORMATION
Jersey fabric is a soft, warm stretchy fabric that
is made from cotton, silk, or synthetic fibers.
Named for the Isle of Jersey, part of the Channel
Islands between Britain and France, jersey fabric
has small, distinctive lengthwise ribs on its front
side. The material has an excellent drape, creases
well and insulates nicely. Jersey is renowned for
its ability to stretch, up to 25% along the grain,
and as such is well suited for form fitting
garments.
Jersey is often used for clingy skirts and shirts,
as well as casual wear and athletic wear. Cotton
jersey is machine washable in cold water, and
should be tumble dried on low. When cutting and
sewing jersey fabric, it is recommended that the
material be washed first, to eliminate issues
related to shrinkage later in the process.