Would you like to start making tufted creations, but don't know which fabric to use? Whatever the final look, CUT or LOOP, choosing the right tufting fabric is essential for achieving the best results. There are two categories of fabric: primary fabrics, which are stretched over your frame, and secondary fabrics, which are glued to the backs of your creations.
Primary tufting fabric
Primary tufting fabric, also called Monk Cloth, is stretched over your frame. This is where you insert your yarn. Flexible and durable, it is designed to withstand the passage of your tufting gun without tearing.
White or gray premium tufting fabric
In this category of primary fabrics, you'll find premium tufting fabric in gray or white. Made from 100% polyester, it features marking lines every 50 cm to make positioning and cutting easier. Creating patterns is easier, too. Its excellent durability makes it the ideal fabric for large creations. Flexible, it doesn't leave marks. Wrong color? Remove the yarn strands with tweezers, run your finger over the fabric, and the weave will return to its original position!
White tufting fabric with yellow lines
The white tufting fabric with yellow lines is another primary fabric. Made from a blend of cotton and polyester, it has yellow lines woven into it every 5 cm. Available in different sizes, it's designed to meet everyone's creative needs. It's ideal for beginners who want to build their skills. Less expensive than premium fabric, it's perfect for smaller budgets! Use it for small and medium-sized tufting projects.
Burlap
Some people see it as an alternative, but we don't recommend it. It isn't flexible and tears easily. If you really must use it, save it for small projects!
Secondary tufting fabric
Secondary tufting fabric, also called finishing fabric or backing fabric, is glued to the backs of your tufted projects once they're finished. Its purpose is to protect your work while giving it a professional look.
Non-slip tufting finishing fabric
Non-slip finishing fabric is made from animal-free felt. It has silicone dots that give it an attractive finish while preventing your rug from slipping. Attach this fabric to the back of your work with dots of glue. Its locked edges prevent any threads from sticking out, so there's no need to add binding tape. It's all you need!
Classic and premium finishing fabrics
Finishing fabric is also available in classic and premium versions. Made from cotton, its woven appearance gives your work a neat, polished look. It's ideal for floor and wall creations. Both are high quality, of course, but the finer premium tufting fabric gives an even better finish.
Choosing suitable tufting fabrics will improve both your experience and the final result. You'll be eager to start another project as soon as possible!
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