Introduction

For independent fashion labels sourcing a range of small quantities of stylish, sustainable fabrics can be a challenge. 

In this guide, we’ve gathered together 15 fabric wholesalers across Europe, North America and Australia who can help fulfil your needs.

Most offer worldwide shipping, and fabric quantities start at just one metre.

EUROPE

Bo Weevil

A Dutch company of more than 25 years' standing, Bo Weevil sells many types of organic cotton and linen fabrics, as well as a range of basic items such as bags and aprons which can be customised with clients’ designs. 

In addition to supplying fabrics, Bo Weevil also manage production, packaging and transportation. 

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EUROPE

Ecological Textiles

Based in the Netherlands, Ecological Textiles have been bringing together sustainable fabrics for fashion and interiors since 2005. They mostly work with natural materials such as wool, organic cotton, hemp, linen and organic silk.

In addition to knitted and woven finished fabrics, Ecological Fabrics also sell inks and dyes, plus yarns, lace and ribbon from a variety of materials – all manufactured sustainably. 

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EUROPE

Lebenskleidung

This Germany-based retailer sells a wide range of GOTS-certified cotton fabrics, from rib and jersey material to sweater knits and denims. They ship worldwide and also sell direct from their Berlin showroom.

Designers and business owners can register for a business account to benefit from wholesale prices. 

Small orders are not a problem, with fabrics sold by the metre or yard, and Lebenskleidung also send out samples so you can try before you commit.

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EUROPE

Meterwerk

With an online shop and an outlet in Augsburg, this German company offers organic fabrics made from knitted and woven cotton, as well as natural hemp, wool, silk, linen and ramie.

They also stock a range of buttons, yarn, ribbon, braid and bells.

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EUROPE

Stoffonkel

This Berlin-based business specialises in printed organic designer fabrics for apparel. 

Stoffonkel’s distinctive printed stripes, polka dots and other patterns are created using screen printing stencils, creating a long-lasting print on jersey or sweat material without the need for chemical fixatives. They also offer muslin, corduroy, and fleece material.

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EUROPE

Amandine Cha LTA

With over than 300 organic fabrics in its range, plus a large selection of eco haberdashery, this French company aims to offer everything an independent ethical fashion label could want. 

All stages of production take place in France, to guarantee customers traceability, transparency and reliability.

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EUROPE

Offset Warehouse

This UK-based social business sources unique, fabrics and haberdashery from around the world, with an emphasis on getting a fair deal for workers in the global textile industry, and preventing damage to the environment. 

Founder and director Charlie Ross aims to take the hard work out of finding ethical products that don’t compromise on quality or style.

Minimum fabric orders start at one metre, with discounts available for wholesale orders.  

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EUROPE

Organic Textile Company

Using GOTS-certified cotton from the mills of Kerala and Turkey, bamboo viscose from China, as well as handwoven fabrics, this Welsh company was founded in 2005, although the family who run it have been selling fabric for over 30 years. 

They stock a wide range of dyed, undyed and printed fabrics, as well as blank items such as bags and aprons.

They also operate a charity that helps Indian weavers. 

NORTH AMERICA

Birch Organic Fabrics

Birch’s poplin, knit, double-gauze and canvas GOTS-certified organic cotton fabrics come in a wide range of printed patterns and solid colours.

They work with top pattern designers and illustrators to create quirky and eye-catching prints customers won’t find anywhere else. 

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NORTH AMERICA

Harmony Art

Co-founder and creative director Harmony Joy Susalla launched her own line of fabrics after a successful career designing for top fashion brands. 

The company’s range of cotton fabrics has been strictly organic since 2005, and feature nature-inspired prints in a wide range of different weights and finishes. 

Image: Harmony Art fabrics as used by eco brand Rhythm & Myrrh

NORTH AMERICA

Pickering International

This San Francisco-based eco-fashion pioneer has been a specialist in textiles made from sustainable and organic fibres for over 25 years. 

As well as fabrics made from organic cotton and linen, bamboo and soy blends, hemp, silk, wool and recycled fibres, they also offer a service of manufacturing finished goods, and even creating custom fabrics to suit customers’ specifications.

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NORTH AMERICA

Two Sisters Ecotextiles

When Leigh Anne Van Dusen couldn’t find fabrics that were both environmentally friendly and stylish, she enlisted her sister and started a company to address the need. 

Today, Two Sisters Ecotextiles offer a wide collection of products with reduced negative impact on both environment and health. 

Stylishly-coloured fabrics are available for apparel and homewares, with a transparent supply-chain story for each.

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NEW ZEALAND

The Fabric Store

Whilst not dedicated to sustainable fabrics, Australia’s popular The Fabric Store carries a range of organic cotton jersey and Tencel blends. 

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AUSTRALIA

OCC Apparel

OCC Apparel produces and sells fabric, including Australian Cerrton organic cotton jersey, and Modal blends, in sampling lengths of 1-9m as well as in longer cut lengths and on the roll.

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