Peter Lees Fabrics Blog

08/08/23 - 2023 Fabric Design Trends Earthy hues and natural textures: We are moving away from the bright, bold colors and synthetic materials of recent years and embracing a more natural aesthetic. Earthy hues like olive green, terracotta, and mustard are popular, as a..

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 Closeou..

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 â..

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 ..