Peter Lees Fabrics Blog

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..

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..

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..

01/06/23 - Plain Fabric Half RollsPeter Lees strive to give great value. We source our Plain Fabric Half Rolls to do exactly that with these versatile and high quality plains. Most are suitable for upholstery, curtains and accessories. Half Rolls can be 15.0m or..