Peter Lees Fabrics Blog

08/07/23 - Wool Closeout Fabric direct to the USA from the UK Mill Direct from the Mill. Be part of the history of these UK Wool Fabrics. Many of the ‘high end’ Wool Furnishing Fabrics for sale in the US come from UK mills. Now you can buy from the Mill direct to the USA and at Closeout pr..

24/06/23 - What is Wool Melton?Melton Wool is woven in twill form giving it a felt like smooth finish. Originating in Melton this fabric is regarded as the toughest, most durable and warmest of woollen fabrics. Thick and dense, windproof and weatherproof, it is h..

24/06/23 - What is Boucle?Boucle is back! Boucle is soft, sometimes even fleecy and Teddy Bear like, with a nubbly texture which can vary from tight to thick and chunky. Boucle was made famous by Coco Chanel in the 50’s and to this day is very much a ‘ca..

21/06/23 - Which Sustainable Fabric is the Most Environmentally Friendly?A Sustainable Fabric will be Sustainably Sourced in the case of natural fibres, whereby production costs and the impact on the environment are kept to a minimum, or Recycled in the case of synthetic materials. But which is best and ..

15/06/23 - Bump interlining available from Peter Lees FabricsBump Interlining is an easy-to-use, heavy-weight interlining that is perfect for adding body and fullness to curtains. It's made from 100% cotton and is currently available at £6 per metre. If you'd like to see it in person before c..